GRE Word List

BULWARK

a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart

The meaning of the word bulwark is a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart.

Random words

WordMeaning
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
ramificationbranch
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
thespianactor
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
thralla state of servitude or submission