GRE Word List
FLOTSAM
drifting wreckage
The meaning of the word flotsam is drifting wreckage.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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reparation | compensation (for loss or wrong); amends; Ex. make reparation for the damage; CF. repair |
reminiscence | recollection; V. reminisce: recollect the past |
omnipotent | all-powerful; having unlimited power |
manifestation | outward demonstration; manifesting; indication of the presence of something; Ex. manifestation of his pronounced musical bent |
brunt | main impact or shock (of an attack or blow); Ex. brunt of the argument |
concerted | mutually agreed on; done together by agreement; Ex. concerted effort; CF. in concert: working together |
proletarian | member of the working class; blue collar guy; N. proletariat: working class (who have to work for wages) |
profound | deep; not superficial; complete; Ex. profound thinker/remark/silence/deafness; N. profundity |
sophomoric | immature; half-baked; like a sophomore |
arboretum | place where different trees and shrubs are studied and exhibited |