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 |
|---|---|
| distract | to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time |
| refurbish | to brighten or freshen up : renovate |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| quench | put out |
| denouement | the final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work |
| jaded | fatigued by overwork : exhausted |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| lope | an easy natural gait of a horse resembling a canter |
| dulcet | sweet to the taste |
| courier | messenger |