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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| vile | morally despicable or abhorrent |
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| obdurate | stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing |
| calligraphy | artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering |
| skulk | to move in a stealthy or furtive manner |
| lurk | to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose |
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| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
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