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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discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
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embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
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