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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tact | a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense |
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delineate | to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail |
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