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.
Random words
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| demented | mad |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
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| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
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