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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |
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| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
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| boor | peasant |
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| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
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