GRE Word List
CAUTERIZE
to sear with a cautery or caustic
The meaning of the word cauterize is to sear with a cautery or caustic.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| odoriferous | yielding an odor : odorous |
| plumage | the feathers of a bird |
| bevy | a large group or collection |
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| peddle | to travel about with wares for sale |
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |