GRE Word List

SKIFF

any of various small boats

The meaning of the word skiff is any of various small boats.

Random words

WordMeaning
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dissentto withhold assent or approval
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presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside