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

WordMeaning
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
frolicsomefull of gaiety : playful
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous