GRE Word List
STRICTURE
an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage
The meaning of the word stricture is an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incline | to bend the head or body forward : bow |
| sleight | deceitful craftiness |
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| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| veracity | conformity with truth or fact : accuracy |
| tyro | a beginner in learning : novice |
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| vigor | active bodily or mental strength or force |
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| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |