GRE Word List
SKIFF
any of various small boats
The meaning of the word skiff is any of various small boats.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| draw | to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull |
| toll | a tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge) |
| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| anthology | a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music |
| inimical | being adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence |
| molt | to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically |
| selective | of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select |
| vouch | to supply supporting evidence or testimony |