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
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
invulnerableincapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
propellantcapable of propelling
anvila heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering)
betokento typify beforehand : presage