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
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pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
pseudonyma fictitious name
componenta constituent part : ingredient
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