GRE Word List
SKIFF
any of various small boats
The meaning of the word skiff is any of various small boats.
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| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
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| equanimity | evenness of mind especially under stress |
| beget | to procreate as the father : sire |
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| antagonism | opposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
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