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 |
|---|---|
| tarantula | any of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food |
| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |
| commonplace | commonly found or seen : ordinary |
| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| concentric | having a common center |
| ogle | to glance with amorous invitation or challenge |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |