GRE Word List

STOCKADE

a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense

The meaning of the word stockade is a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense.

Random words

WordMeaning
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
bungleto act or work clumsily and awkwardly
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry