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 |
|---|---|
| spontaneity | the quality or state of being spontaneous |
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| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| retaliate | to return like for like |
| validate | to make legally valid : ratify |
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| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |