GRE Word List
GALLEY
a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
The meaning of the word galley is a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| staid | marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober |
| blurt | to utter abruptly and impulsively |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| libido | instinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
| muted | being mute : silent |
| piscatorial | piscatory |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |