GRE Word List

HUMMOCK

a rounded knoll or hillock

The meaning of the word hummock is a rounded knoll or hillock.

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jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
lacerationthe act of lacerating
potablesuitable for drinking
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs