GRE Word List
ACNE
a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
The meaning of the word acne is a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| derivative | a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation |
| catalyst | a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| eccentricity | the quality or state of being eccentric |
| regicide | a person who kills a king |
| peruse | to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study |
| cantata | a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment |
| inexorable | not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |