GRE Word List

CULVERT

a transverse drain

The meaning of the word culvert is a transverse drain.

Random words

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scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
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expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
irksometending to irk : tedious
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
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hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
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