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
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
representationalone that represents: such as
conceitfavorable opinion
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
detonationthe action or process of detonating
disputatiousinclined to dispute
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious