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.

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primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
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verbatimin the exact words : word for word
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