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
recuperateto get back : regain
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
epicureone with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
equityjustice according to natural law or right