GRE Word List
DISSERTATION
an extended usually written treatment of a subject
The meaning of the word dissertation is an extended usually written treatment of a subject.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| saunter | to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| mural | of, relating to, or resembling a wall |
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
| headlong | headfirst |
| junta | a council or committee for political or governmental purposes |
| thrifty | given to or marked by economy and good management |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| passive | acted upon by an external agency |