GRE Word List

PINNACE

a light sailing ship

The meaning of the word pinnace is a light sailing ship.

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WordMeaning
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
flaccidnot firm or stiff
clamornoisy shouting
edicta proclamation having the force of law