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
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
trenchantkeen
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
optometrista specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised