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
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
boorpeasant
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous