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 |
|---|---|
| threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
| sophist | philosopher |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| hover | to position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |
| mandate | an authoritative command |
| lunatic | affected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane |
| energize | to make energetic, vigorous, or active |