GRE Word List

DISINTER

to take out of the grave or tomb

The meaning of the word disinter is to take out of the grave or tomb.

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WordMeaning
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
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impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
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rostera roll or list of personnel
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception