GRE Word List
SMELT
any of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
The meaning of the word smelt is any of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| clangor | a resounding clang or medley of clangs |
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |
| garbled | made unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up |
| fervid | very hot : burning |
| reproach | an expression of rebuke or disapproval |
| ecliptic | of or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse |
| divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |
| annul | to declare or make legally invalid or void |