GRE Word List

LACERATION

the act of lacerating

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

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WordMeaning
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
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motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another