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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notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
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archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
overseesurvey
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
thronga multitude of assembled persons
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
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slanderto utter slander against : defame
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