GRE Word List
DISQUISITION
formal systematic inquiry; explanation of the results of a formal inquiry; long formal speech or written report
The meaning of the word disquisition is formal systematic inquiry; explanation of the results of a formal inquiry; long formal speech or written report.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| generic | characteristic of an entire class or species; of a genus |
| turgid | swollen; distended (as from liquid) |
| outwit | outsmart; defeat by behaving more cleverly |
| fugitive | fleeting or transitory; lasting only a short time; roving(wandering); running away or fleeing as from the law; N: one who flees; Ex. fugitives at large |
| genus | division of animals or plants, below a family and above a species |
| tautological | needlessly repetitious; Ex. ``It was visible to the eye''; N. tautology: needless repetition of the same sense; statement that is always true |
| annuity | yearly allowance |
| earthy | unrefined; coarse; of earth; Ex. earthy remarks; OP. ethereal |
| visionary | produced by imagination; fanciful; mystical; showing foresight; N: one having foresight; one given to speculative impractical ideas |
| profusion | great amount; plenty; overabundance; excess; lavish expenditure; Ex. profusion of choices; ADJ. profuse: plentiful; copious; giving or given abundantly; extravagant |
