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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| trifle | something of little value, substance, or importance |
| plagiarize | to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| cupidity | inordinate desire for wealth : avarice |
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |
| rasp | to rub with something rough |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
| religious | relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity |