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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impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
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overtopen to view : manifest
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
posthumousborn after the death of the father
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
descryto catch sight of
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom