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
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
effeteno longer fertile
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased