GRE Word List

ARROYO

a watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region

The meaning of the word arroyo is a watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region.

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quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
copiousyielding something abundantly
markedhaving an identifying mark
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle