GRE Word List
NATATION
swimming
The meaning of the word natation is swimming.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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equanimity | calmness of temperament; composure |
vaunted | boasted; bragged; highly publicized; V. vaunt: boast; brag |
expletive | meaningless word; interjection; profane oath; swear-word |
primal | first in rank or importance; being first in time; original; Ex. man's primal innocence |
abase | lower; degrade; humiliate; make humble; make (oneself) lose self-respect |
buttress | support; prop up; N. stationary structure to support wall; Ex. flying buttress |
rampant | growing or spreading uncontrollably; growing in profusion; unrestrained; Ex. rampant lawlessness/weed |
laity | laypersons; laymen; persons not connected with the clergy |
stupefy | stun; make numb (as with a drug); amaze |
badinage | teasing conversation; banter; joking talk |