GRE Word List

CULVERT

a transverse drain

The meaning of the word culvert is a transverse drain.

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obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
franticemotionally out of control
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of