GRE Word List
STRATUM
layer of earth's surface; layer of society; PL. strata
The meaning of the word stratum is layer of earth's surface; layer of society; PL. strata.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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counterpart | thing that completes another; things very much alike; thing that has the same purpose in a different system |
surly | bad-tempered; rude; cross |
venturesome | (of a person) bold; adventurous; daring; (of an action) risky |
imperturbable | unshakably calm; placid |
supplicant | one who supplicates; ADJ. |
inkling | hint; slight indication |
corrugated | wrinkled; ridged |
haphazard | random; by chance; happening in an unplanned manner; Ex. haphazard growth of the town |
futile | useless; hopeless; ineffectual |
earthly | of this earth; terrestrial; worldly; not divine; possible; Ex. no earthly reason |