GRE Word List

CULVERT

a transverse drain

The meaning of the word culvert is a transverse drain.

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enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
procurementthe act or process of procuring