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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inroad | an advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something |
| hurtle | to move rapidly or forcefully |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| antiquated | outmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted |
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |
| smother | to kill by depriving of air |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
| fleet | a number of warships under a single command |