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.

Random words

WordMeaning
obscuredark
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
appurtenancesaccessory objects
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
protocolan original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental