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
| Word | Meaning |
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| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| pseudonym | a fictitious name |
| inhibited | to prohibit from doing something |
| prattle | prate |
| categorical | absolute |
| unfetter | to free from fetters |
| assuage | to lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease |
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| snivel | to run at the nose |