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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| Word | Meaning |
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| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |
| enigma | something hard to understand or explain |
| palimpsest | writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased |
| patois | a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect |
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |
| infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| brusque | markedly short and abrupt |