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

WordMeaning
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
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relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
bullya blustering, browbeating person
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
kudospraise given for achievement
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed