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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| divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |
| disjunction | a sharp cleavage : disunion |
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| abstract | disassociated from any specific instance |
| craft | skill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity |
| screech | a high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror |
| blasphemy | the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God |
| personify | to conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers |
| patent | open to public inspection |
| surly | menacing or threatening in appearance |