GRE Word List

NURSE

a person who cares for the sick or infirm

The meaning of the word nurse is a person who cares for the sick or infirm.

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WordMeaning
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness