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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| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
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| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |
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| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |