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
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
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aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
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appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
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condigndeserved
foregoto go before : precede