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
outgoinggoing away : departing
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
tarantulaany of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal