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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|---|---|
| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
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| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |
| predecessor | one that precedes |
| abnegation | denial |
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| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |