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
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly