GRE Word List
FLOTSAM
floating wreckage of a ship or its cargo
The meaning of the word flotsam is floating wreckage of a ship or its cargo.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| spurious | born to parents not married to each other |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| pusillanimous | lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity |
| accoutre | to provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit |
| atrocity | a shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation |
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| vainglorious | marked by vainglory : boastful |
| conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
| noisome | noxious |
| elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |