GRE Word List

DORSAL

an ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar

The meaning of the word dorsal is an ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar.

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WordMeaning
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
extrudeto force, press, or push out
projectilea body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia
porouspossessing or full of pores
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
dys-abnormal
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension