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
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
clipperone that clips something
biennialoccurring every two years
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling