GRE Word List
TERMINUS
either end of a transportation line or travel route
The meaning of the word terminus is either end of a transportation line or travel route.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| drab | slattern |
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| pen | to shut in or as if in a pen |
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| whimsical | resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice |
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