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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WordMeaning
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
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perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
suturea strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
longevitya long duration of individual life
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
facsimilean exact copy