GRE Word List
DERMATOLOGIST
a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases
The meaning of the word dermatologist is a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases.
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| commensurate | corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate |
| heterogeneous | consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed |
| sublime | to cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form |
| unequivocal | leaving no doubt : clear |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| pliant | pliable |
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| dismantle | to disconnect the pieces of |
| aphasia | loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) |
| despise | to look down on with disrespect or aversion |