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 |
|---|---|
| demotic | of, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| pathos | an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| dutiful | filled with or motivated by a sense of duty |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| blare | to sound loud and strident |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |