GRE Word List
CULVERT
a transverse drain
The meaning of the word culvert is a transverse drain.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |
| flout | to treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn |
| compartment | a separate division or section |
| quietude | a quiet state : repose |
| brink | edge |
| perceptive | responsive to sensory stimuli : discerning |
| melee | a confused struggle |