GRE Word List

NAVIGABLE

deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships

The meaning of the word navigable is deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships.

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WordMeaning
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
bestowto put to use : apply
antlerone of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking