GRE Word List
MARITIME
bordering on(adjacent to) the sea; nautical; of the ships or the sea; Ex. Maritime Provinces
The meaning of the word maritime is bordering on(adjacent to) the sea; nautical; of the ships or the sea; Ex. Maritime Provinces.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| throng | crowd (of people or things); V. |
| gradation | series of gradual stages; degree in such a progression |
| ambulatory | able to walk |
| abhor | detest; hate |
| ken | range of knowledge; Ex. beyond one's ken |
| luminous | shining (esp. in the dark); issuing light; Ex. luminous paint/road signs |
| credence | belief |
| polemical | aggressive in verbal attack; disputatious (rather than simply expressing opinions) |
| puzzle | baffle or confuse by a difficult problem; ponder over a problem in an effort to solve; clarify or solve by reasoning; Ex. puzzle out the answer; N. |
| compromise | adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of; put into danger, disrepute, or a dishonorable position; Ex. compromise one's principle; N. |
