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 |
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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. |