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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lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
copiousyielding something abundantly
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech
obstetriciana physician specializing in obstetrics