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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juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
nettleany of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs
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verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable