GRE Word List

NOMENCLATURE

name

The meaning of the word nomenclature is name.

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WordMeaning
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
cherubican order of angels see celestial hierarchy
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
headfirstwith the head foremost
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
biennialoccurring every two years
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily