GRE Word List

SKIFF

any of various small boats

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

Random words

WordMeaning
outstripto go faster or farther than
armadaa fleet of warships
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
provisionthe act or process of providing