GRE Word List
LUMEN
the cavity of a tubular organ or part
The meaning of the word lumen is the cavity of a tubular organ or part.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| therapeutic | of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| sinewy | full of sinews: such as |
| slapdash | haphazard |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |
| hygiene | a science of the establishment and maintenance of health |
| misgivings | a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event |
| dilate | to become enlarged or widened |
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