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.

Random words

WordMeaning
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
ordainto invest (see invest
solicitto make petition to : entreat
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
lateralof or relating to the side