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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|---|---|
| concord | a state of agreement : harmony |
| opulence | wealth |
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| din | a loud continued noise |
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