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 |
|---|---|
| inconsequential | of no significance : unimportant |
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |
| anomaly | something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous |
| gossamer | a film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather |
| drastic | acting rapidly or violently |
| stamina | the bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance |
| sanction | a formal decree |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |