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
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|---|---|
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| trappings | outward signs |
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| vanguard | the forefront of an action or movement |
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| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| voyeur | someone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts |
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| allude | to make indirect reference |