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 |
|---|---|
| incense | material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| procurement | the act or process of procuring |
| fuddle | booze |
| uxorious | excessively fond of or submissive to a wife |
| incontinent | not continent: such as |
| homely | suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home |
| lurid | causing horror or revulsion : gruesome |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |