GRE Word List

SKIFF

any of various small boats

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

Random words

WordMeaning
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
felicitousvery well suited or expressed : apt
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
surmountto prevail over : overcome
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
aphorisma concise statement of a principle
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict