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 |
|---|---|
| milieu | the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment |
| prone | having a tendency or inclination : being likely |
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |
| antiseptic | opposing microbial infection |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |
| verbiage | a profusion of words usually of little or obscure content |
| nectar | the drink of the Greek and Roman gods |
| douse | to plunge into water |