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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idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
alchemya medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
submergeto put under water