GRE Word List
LAGOON
shallow body of water or lake near a sea; lake separated from a sea by sandbars or coral reefs
The meaning of the word lagoon is shallow body of water or lake near a sea; lake separated from a sea by sandbars or coral reefs.
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ambiguous | unclear or doubtful in meaning; having more than one possible interpretation |
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vantage | position giving an advantage (such as a strategic point); CF. vantagepoint |
emanate | issue forth; come out |
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subjugate | conquer; bring under control |
vitiate | spoil the effect of; make inoperative; corrupt morally |
standstill | condition of no movement or activity; stop |
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