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
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
enduringlasting
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
mauvea moderate purple, violet, or lilac color
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)