GRE Word List
GANGRENE
decay of body tissue caused by insufficient blood supply (usually following injury); ADJ. gangrenous
The meaning of the word gangrene is decay of body tissue caused by insufficient blood supply (usually following injury); ADJ. gangrenous.
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| composure | mental calmness |
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| pachyderm | thick-skinned animal |
| articulate | effective; distinct; expressing ideas clearly; having clear sounds; having joints; Ex. articulate speech; V: express thoughts and feeling clearly; pronounce clearly; unite by joints |
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| suppliant | entreating; beseeching; N. |
| habitat | natural home of a plant or animal; CF. habitation |
| precursor | forerunner; predecessor |
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