GRE Word List

STRATUM

a bed or layer artificially made

The meaning of the word stratum is a bed or layer artificially made.

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WordMeaning
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
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vitalof the utmost importance
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execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
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consignto give over to another's care
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
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