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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| subversive | the act of subverting : the state of being subverted |
| trample | tramp |
| bate | to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain |
| pathos | an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| matriarch | a woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state |
| gentle | free from harshness, sternness, or violence |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |