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).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| episodic | made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes |
| erratic | having no fixed course : wandering |
| stygian | of or relating to the river Styx |
| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| gesticulation | the act of making gestures |
| mote | a small particle : speck |
| astronomical | of or relating to astronomy |
| penetrate | to pass into or through |
| bolt | a lightning stroke |