GRE Word List

FLEET

a number of warships under a single command

The meaning of the word fleet is a number of warships under a single command.

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parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
natationthe action or art of swimming
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
superannuatedoutmoded
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
grottocave
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies