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
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
diademcrown
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
cullto select from a group : choose
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
reparablecapable of being repaired
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form