GRE Word List

CORPUSCLE

a minute particle

The meaning of the word corpuscle is a minute particle.

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bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
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magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being
biennialoccurring every two years
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge