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 |
|---|---|
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
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| causal | expressing or indicating cause : causative |
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