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 |
|---|---|
| cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |
| counterpart | one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate |
| frieze | a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface |
| lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
| inanimate | not animate: |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
| discredit | to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve |
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |
| bugaboo | an imaginary object of fear |
| beatitude | a state of utmost bliss |