SAT vocabulary

Bulwark

a fortified barrier or protective embankment; a strong defense or safeguard

Example

"The independent press serves as an indispensable bulwark against government corruption and abuse of power."

From Middle Dutch 'bolwerc' or Middle High German 'bolewerc', literally 'timber work' (bole + work).

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