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 |
|---|---|
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| sift | to put through a sieve |
| concordat | compact |
| seemly | good-looking |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
| mason | a skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick) |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| soliloquy | the act of talking to oneself |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |