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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| forte | one's strong point |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| vie | to strive for superiority : contend |
| putrefy | to make putrid |
| nausea | a stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit |
| shambles | a meat market |
| refrain | curb |
| compelling | that compels: such as |
| kismet | fate |