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 |
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| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| pulpit | an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service |
| marred | to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil |
| viscid | having an adhesive quality : sticky |
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| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| chalice | a drinking cup : goblet |
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