GRE Word List
PINNACE
small boat
The meaning of the word pinnace is small boat.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fetter | shackle; restrict the freedom of; N. chain or shackle for the foot of a prisoner; CF. foot |
| caustic | burning; corrosive; able to burn by chemical action; sarcastically biting; (of remarks) intended to hurt; bitter; harmful; OP. harmless |
| enigma | puzzle; mystery; ADJ. enigmatic: obscure; puzzling |
| coax | persuade by flattery |
| immolate | offer or kill as a sacrifice (by fire) |
| compact | agreement; contract; ADJ: tightly packed; firm; brief; concise; Ex. compact statement |
| sojourn | temporary stay; V: stay for a time |
| seasoned | experienced |
| chassis | framework and working parts of an automobile; framework to which components are attached |
| charlatan | quack; pretender to knowledge (esp. in medicine) |
