GRE Word List

MONOGRAPH

a learned treatise on a small area of learning

The meaning of the word monograph is a learned treatise on a small area of learning.

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unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
virusany of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
embroiderto ornament with needlework
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
trenchantkeen
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain