GRE Word List

ABSCISSION

the act or process of cutting off : removal

The meaning of the word abscission is the act or process of cutting off : removal.

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donto put on (an article of clothing)
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pontificalepiscopal attire
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
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dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
hideto put out of sight : secrete