GRE Word List

LACERATION

the act of lacerating

The meaning of the word laceration is the act of lacerating.

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WordMeaning
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
potablesuitable for drinking
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
verdigrisa green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates
caldrona large kettle or boiler
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
mercantileof or relating to merchants or trading
franticemotionally out of control
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody