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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
| hurl | rush |
| snivel | to run at the nose |
| ruminant | an animal that chews the cud |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
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| groom | bridegroom |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| gerontocracy | rule by elders |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |