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 |
|---|---|
| grueling | trying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing |
| saboteur | one that practices sabotage |
| explicate | to give a detailed explanation of |
| expertise | the skill of an expert |
| degradation | the act or process of degrading |
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| sustenance | means of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living |
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| list | a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects) |
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