GRE Word List

JAUNDICE

yellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments

The meaning of the word jaundice is yellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments.

Random words

WordMeaning
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
impedimentsomething that impedes
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
regicidea person who kills a king
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)