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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palleta straw-filled tick or mattress
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
errantbehaving wrongly