GRE Word List
CULVERT
a transverse drain
The meaning of the word culvert is a transverse drain.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| suckle | to give milk to from the breast or udder |
| turbid | thick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment |
| wangle | to resort to trickery or devious methods |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| growl | rumble |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |