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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|---|---|
| defection | conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| clamber | to climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet |
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| innuendo | an oblique allusion : hint |
| firebrand | a piece of burning wood |
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| low | having a small upward extension or elevation |
| volition | the power of choosing or determining : will |