GRE Word List
GANGRENE
local death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
The meaning of the word gangrene is local death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| disjunction | a sharp cleavage : disunion |
| ancillary | subordinate |
| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |
| chase | the hunting of wild animals |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| invulnerable | incapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed |
| tardy | moving slowly : sluggish |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |
| dys- | abnormal |