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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WordMeaning
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
tyrannyoppressive power
smughighly self-satisfied
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
intersticea space that intervenes between things