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 |
|---|---|
| centigrade | relating to, conforming to, or having a thermometric scale on which the interval between the freezing point of water and the boiling point of water is divided into 100 degrees with 0° representing the freezing point and 100° the boiling point |
| squelch | to fall or stamp on so as to crush |
| uninhibited | free from inhibition |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| flush | to fly away suddenly |
| ignite | to set afire |
| invulnerable | incapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed |
| venue | locale |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |