GRE Word List
CISTERN
an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
The meaning of the word cistern is an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater).
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| melancholy | depression of spirits : dejection |
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| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| arcade | a long arched building or gallery |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| wane | to decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle |
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| exertion | the act or an instance of exerting |
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