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 |
|---|---|
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
| lank | not well filled out : slender |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| fluctuate | to shift back and forth uncertainly |
| rightful | just |
| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
| narcissist | an individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |