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.

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effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
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stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
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indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
effeteno longer fertile
solicitto make petition to : entreat
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vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
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