GRE Word List

RAMPART

a protective barrier : bulwark

The meaning of the word rampart is a protective barrier : bulwark.

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WordMeaning
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
monochromea painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
sentinelsentry
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration