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
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
rustleto make or cause a rustle
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied