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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| perigee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth |
| chisel | a metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal) |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| persist | to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning |
| crestfallen | having a drooping crest or hanging head |
| except | with the exclusion or exception of |
| absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |