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 |
|---|---|
| extrapolation | to predict by projecting past experience or known data |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| filth | foul or putrid matter |
| aspire | to seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| shift | to exchange for or replace by another : change |
| esteem | the regard in which one is held |
| acrophobia | abnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights |
| whiff | a quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |