GRE Word List

CORPUSCLE

a minute particle

The meaning of the word corpuscle is a minute particle.

Random words

WordMeaning
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
madrigala medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back