GRE Word List

FLOE

floating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water

The meaning of the word floe is floating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water.

Random words

WordMeaning
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
obsidiana dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava
dissentto withhold assent or approval
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
scalean instrument or machine for weighing
discourseverbal interchange of ideas
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
witherto become dry and sapless