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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synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
supersedeto cause to be set aside
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
gushto issue copiously or violently
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
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elatedmarked by high spirits : exultant