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 |
|---|---|
| rebuff | to reject or criticize sharply : snub |
| inadvertently | unintentional |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |
| rubble | broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
| fertile | producing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| oligarchy | government by the few |
| protract | to prolong in time or space : continue |