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

WordMeaning
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
facileeasily accomplished or attained
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
impenitentnot penitent
lardera place where food is stored : pantry