GRE Word List

FORD

a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading

The meaning of the word ford is a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading.

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adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
pendantsomething suspended: such as
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
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