GRE Word List
SEXTANT
an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
The meaning of the word sextant is an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude).
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| Word | Meaning |
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| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| moodiness | subject to depression : gloomy |
| iniquitous | characterized by iniquity |
| impalpable | incapable of being felt by touch : intangible |
| rummage | to make a thorough search or investigation |
| depreciate | to lower in honor or esteem |
| paranoia | mental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations |
| rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |
| wangle | to resort to trickery or devious methods |
| animated | endowed with life or the qualities of life : alive |