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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WordMeaning
docileeasily taught
plauditan act or round of applause
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
bevya large group or collection
sticklerone who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful