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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WordMeaning
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
sanctiona formal decree