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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| appurtenances | accessory objects |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| rotund | marked by roundness : rounded |
| volley | the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground |
| prognosticate | to foretell from signs or symptoms : predict |
| speck | a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| abbreviate | to make briefer |
| concentric | having a common center |