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
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
plumea feather of a bird: such as
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
vacuousemptied of or lacking content