GRE Word List
PISCATORIAL
pertaining to fishing; CF. Pisces
The meaning of the word piscatorial is pertaining to fishing; CF. Pisces.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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baffle | frustrate; perplex |
nimble | quick in movement; agile; quick in understanding; Ex. nimble climber/mind |
supernumerary | person or thing excess of what is necessary; extra; ADJ: additional to the usual or necessary number |
marshal | put in order; guide ceremoniously to the correct place; Ex. marshal the children into the museum; N: military officer; official |
conglomerate | corporation made up of several different companies in diversified fields; mass of various material gathered together; rock consisting of small stones held together by clay; V. |
knave | untrustworthy person; rogue; scoundrel; jack; N. knavery |
politic | prudent; judicious; well judged; expedient; well devised |
apex | tip; summit; climax; highest point |
desecrate | profane; violate the sanctity of |
jostle | shove; bump; push against (someone) rather roughly; Ex. jostled by the crowds |