GRE Word List

AUTOPSY

an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease

The meaning of the word autopsy is an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease.

Random words

WordMeaning
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
virusany of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
scourgewhip
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
bookishof or relating to books