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.

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sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
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turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
upshotthe final result : outcome
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
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fulcrumprop
approbationcommendation
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