GRE Word List
BUTTRESS
a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
The meaning of the word buttress is a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building.
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| recreant | crying for mercy : cowardly |
| resolution | the act or process of resolving: such as |
| laggard | lagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind |
| apoplexy | stroke |
| spendthrift | a person who spends improvidently or wastefully |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| sherbet | a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice |
| wont | accustomed |