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 |
|---|---|
| rehabilitate | to restore to a former capacity : reinstate |
| edifice | building |
| detached | standing by itself : separate |
| chancellor | the secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king |
| mangy | affected with or resulting from mange |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| jurisprudence | the science or philosophy of law |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| actuary | clerk |