GRE Word List
DYSENTERY
a disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection
The meaning of the word dysentery is a disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| denizen | inhabitant |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| wisp | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| trivia | unimportant matters : trivial facts or details |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |
| aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |
| artless | lacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |