GRE Word List

MORGUE

a place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy

The meaning of the word morgue is a place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy.

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WordMeaning
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
endorseto write on the back of
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble