GRE Word List

DISQUISITION

a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse

The meaning of the word disquisition is a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse.

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WordMeaning
accessiblecapable of being reached
adjurationa solemn oath
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
requiteto make return for : repay
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit