GRE Word List

RAIL

a bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier

The meaning of the word rail is a bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier.

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artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
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culpritone accused of or charged with a crime
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