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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predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
potpourria mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
severto put or keep apart : divide
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile