GRE Word List
CULVERT
a transverse drain
The meaning of the word culvert is a transverse drain.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| decimate | to select by lot and kill every tenth man of |
| decelerate | to reduce the speed of : slow down |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| natty | trimly neat and tidy : smart |
| draught | a 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 |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |