GRE Word List

DISMEMBER

to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of

The meaning of the word dismember is to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of.

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annexto attach as a quality, consequence, or condition
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
patentopen to public inspection
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commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary