GRE Word List

CADAVER

a dead body

The meaning of the word cadaver is a dead body.

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rostera roll or list of personnel
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
colossusa statue of gigantic size and proportions
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment