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.

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WordMeaning
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
concordatcompact
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
distortto twist (see twist