GRE Word List

DISSECTION

the act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected

The meaning of the word dissection is the act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected.

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historichistorical
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
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salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion