GRE Word List

CORPUSCLE

a minute particle

The meaning of the word corpuscle is a minute particle.

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WordMeaning
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
docileeasily taught
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage