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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holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
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fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
assailto attack violently : assault
ephemerallasting a very short time