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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| cession | a yielding to another : concession |
| hyperbole | extravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones") |
| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| meander | a winding path or course |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| disingenuous | lacking in candor |