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
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
outgoinggoing away : departing
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
commandeerto compel to perform military service
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
corpusclea minute particle
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
nutrientfurnishing nourishment