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
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness