GRE Word List

TOPOGRAPHY

the art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations

The meaning of the word topography is the art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations.

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WordMeaning
commemorateto call to remembrance
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism