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 |
|---|---|
| palate | the roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate |
| polity | political organization |
| psyche | a princess loved by Cupid |
| alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |
| insinuate | to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply |
| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
| check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| converge | to tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet |