GRE Word List
CULVERT
a transverse drain
The meaning of the word culvert is a transverse drain.
Random words
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cower | to shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays |
enliven | to give life, action, or spirit to : animate |
flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |
insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
correlate | either of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife) |
fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |
theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |
protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
disparity | a noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity |
procurement | the act or process of procuring |