GRE Word List

MORBID

of, relating to, or characteristic of disease

The meaning of the word morbid is of, relating to, or characteristic of disease.

Random words

WordMeaning
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
elatedmarked by high spirits : exultant
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers