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 |
|---|---|
| tract | a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function |
| implicit | capable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied |
| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |
| unwonted | being out of the ordinary : rare |
| refectory | a dining hall (as in a monastery or college) |
| superannuated | outmoded |
| machiavellian | of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| perceptive | responsive to sensory stimuli : discerning |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |