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
supersedeto cause to be set aside
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident