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
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
transcribeto make a written copy of
meteoricof or relating to a meteor
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
grotesquea style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity