GRE Word List

CADAVEROUS

of or relating to a corpse

The meaning of the word cadaverous is of or relating to a corpse.

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WordMeaning
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
mutedbeing mute : silent
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
disarraya lack of order or sequence : confusion