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 |
|---|---|
| vivacious | lively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly |
| soluble | susceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| cynical | having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as |
| recession | the act or action of receding : withdrawal |
| overweening | arrogant |
| stem | the main trunk of a plant |
| optimum | the amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end |
| reputed | having a good repute : reputable |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |