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).
Random words
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| distort | to twist (see twist |
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| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| torso | the human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| beneficiary | a person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something |
| deify | to make a god of |
| trivia | unimportant matters : trivial facts or details |
| ramify | to split up into branches or constituent parts |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |