GRE Word List

TORPEDO

a weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as

The meaning of the word torpedo is a weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as.

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laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
underlyinglying beneath or below
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary