GRE Word List

DOSSIER

a file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject

The meaning of the word dossier is a file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject.

Random words

WordMeaning
depredationto lay waste : plunder
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
advertto turn the mind or attention
comatoseof, resembling, or affected with coma
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
occidentwest
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack