GRE Word List

DECAPITATE

to cut off the head of : behead

The meaning of the word decapitate is to cut off the head of : behead.

Random words

WordMeaning
lugubriousmournful
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
jesta joking or mocking remark
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief