GRE Word List

CORPUSCLE

a minute particle

The meaning of the word corpuscle is a minute particle.

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WordMeaning
physiologicalof or relating to physiology
conducivetending to promote or assist
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail