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

WordMeaning
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
civilof or relating to citizens
evoketo call forth or up: such as
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently