GRE Word List
CULVERT
a transverse drain
The meaning of the word culvert is a transverse drain.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| supple | compliant often to the point of obsequiousness |
| gargantuan | tremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic |
| cadaver | a dead body |
| polygamist | marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry |
| superimpose | to place or lay over or above something |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| versatile | embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills |
| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |