GRE Word List

JETSAM

the part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore

The meaning of the word jetsam is the part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore.

Random words

WordMeaning
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
nomenclaturename
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished