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.

Random words

WordMeaning
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
disingenuouslacking in candor
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable