GRE Word List
HINTERLANDS
a region lying inland from a coast
The meaning of the word hinterlands is a region lying inland from a coast.
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| environ | encircle |
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| celerity | rapidity of motion or action |
| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
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