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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| alleviate | relieve |
| pen | to shut in or as if in a pen |
| anthropoid | any of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets) |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| inconsistency | an instance of being inconsistent |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| reprimand | a severe or formal reproof |
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
