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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prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
misogamya hatred of marriage
outstripto go faster or farther than
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
upshotthe final result : outcome
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
siblingsib
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
precipitousprecipitate