GRE Word List

CORPUS

the body of a human or animal especially when dead

The meaning of the word corpus is the body of a human or animal especially when dead.

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WordMeaning
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
sojourna temporary stay
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
bulgeto jut out : swell