GRE Word List

NATATION

the action or art of swimming

The meaning of the word natation is the action or art of swimming.

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baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
pungentsharply painful
invulnerableincapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness