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
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
disconcertto throw into confusion
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety