GRE Word List

LANCET

a sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions

The meaning of the word lancet is a sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions.

Random words

WordMeaning
exudeto ooze out
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
markedhaving an identifying mark
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
crochetneedlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
impingeencroach
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building