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.

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WordMeaning
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
shearto cut off the hair from
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
sentinelsentry
hideto put out of sight : secrete
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted