GRE Word List
MARITIME
of, relating to, or bordering on the sea
The meaning of the word maritime is of, relating to, or bordering on the sea.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| cupidity | inordinate desire for wealth : avarice |
| invert | to reverse in position, order, or relationship |
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| mercurial | of, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| tan | to make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |