GRE Word List

CORPUSCLE

a minute particle

The meaning of the word corpuscle is a minute particle.

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renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
disconsolatecheerless
surmountto prevail over : overcome
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
woefulfull of woe : grievous
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
gerontocracyrule by elders
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension