GRE Word List
JETSAM
things thrown from a ship (to lighten the ship)
The meaning of the word jetsam is things thrown from a ship (to lighten the ship).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| forum | public square of an ancient Roman city; public place for open discussion; court of law |
| clasp | hold firmly within arms |
| prize | pry; move with a lever; value highly; esteem; Ex. his most prized possession; N: something captured during war-time (esp. an enemy ship) |
| welt | raised mark from a beating or whipping |
| recalcitrant | disobedient or resisting authority even after being punished; obstinately stubborn; determined to resist authority; unruly; Ex. recalcitrant child |
| chronicle | report; record (in chronological order) |
| blatant | extremely (offensively) obvious; loudly offensive; Ex. blatant lie; N. blatancy |
| homely | not good-looking; unattractive |
| stout | rather fat; strong in body; sturdy; resolute; determined; strong in determination; Ex. stout stick/supporter |
| rumble | make or move with a deep rolling sound (as thunder or stomach) |
