GRE Word List

PROMONTORY

a high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water

The meaning of the word promontory is a high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.

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WordMeaning
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
mediumsomething in a middle position
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander