GRE Word List

CITADEL

a fortress that commands (see command

The meaning of the word citadel is a fortress that commands (see command.

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cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
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ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
clamornoisy shouting
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
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