GRE Word List

CROSS

a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution

The meaning of the word cross is a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution.

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WordMeaning
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
reprisala retaliatory act
welterwrithe
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
cipherzero
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical