GRE Word List

CULVERT

a transverse drain

The meaning of the word culvert is a transverse drain.

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stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior