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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sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism