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.

Random words

WordMeaning
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
motea small particle : speck
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
recitala detailed account : enumeration
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
writsomething written : writing
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly