GRE Word List

NAUTICAL

of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships

The meaning of the word nautical is of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships.

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WordMeaning
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
warrantedsanction
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow