GRE Word List
CORPUSCLE
red or white cell in the blood
The meaning of the word corpuscle is red or white cell in the blood.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pinch | squeeze between the thumb and a finger, or other edges; Ex. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. N: amount that can be held between the thumb and a finger |
| tendentious | promoting a particular point of view; biased; having an aim; designed to further a cause; Ex. tendentious rather than truth-seeking; CF. tend: move in a certain direction |
| vagabond | wanderer (without a permanent home); tramp |
| transmute | transform; change; convert to something different |
| traumatic | (of an experience) deeply shocking; pertaining to an injury caused by violence; N. trauma: serious wound; emotional shock that causes lasting psychological damage |
| throttle | strangle; regulate the speed of with a throttle; N: valve that regulates the flow; CF. throat ? |
| lagoon | shallow body of water or lake near a sea; lake separated from a sea by sandbars or coral reefs |
| resentment | indignation; bitterness; displeasure; V. resent: feel anger about |
| polyglot | speaking several languages; multilingual; Ex. polyglot person/society; N. |
| gourmet | connoisseur of food and drink; epicure |
