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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| biennial | occurring every two years |
| nimble | quick and light in motion : agile |
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| disengage | to release from something that engages or involves |
| glutton | one given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking |
| groom | bridegroom |
| miserly | of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser |
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| exacerbate | to make more violent, bitter, or severe |