GRE Word List

OPUS

work

The meaning of the word opus is work.

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vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
dioramaa scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
rationa food allowance for one day