GRE Word List

ISTHMUS

a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas

The meaning of the word isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas.

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WordMeaning
hortatoryhortative
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
grumbleto mutter in discontent
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
bastarda child born to parents who are not married to each other
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
blemishto spoil by a flaw
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)