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.

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incrustationa crust or hard coating
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
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contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
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touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
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