GRE Word List

CAUSTIC

capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive

The meaning of the word caustic is capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive.

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finishedentirely done
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
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homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods