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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| predicament | the character, status, or classification assigned by a predication |
| cow | the mature female of cattle (genus Bos) |
| vivisection | the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation |
| deluge | an overflowing of the land by water |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| embroider | to ornament with needlework |
| shoot | to eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger) |
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |