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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exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
purgatoryan intermediate state after death for expiatory purification
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism