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
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
dormera window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event