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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glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
sequesterto set apart : segregate
retainto keep in possession or use
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten