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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| allegory | the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence |
| prominent | standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant |
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| jab | to pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object |
| artifacts | a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object |
| mirth | gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter |
| impeach | to charge with a crime or misdemeanor |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| festive | of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival |
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |