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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WordMeaning
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
ventto provide with a vent
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
abateto decrease in force or intensity
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
crypticsecret
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken