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
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
harassexhaust
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
judiciarya system of courts of law