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 |
|---|---|
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
| resound | to become filled with sound : reverberate |
| vivid | very strong : very high in chroma |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
| inexorable | not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
| seasoned | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| outrage | an act of violence or brutality |
| wreak | bring about |