GRE Word List
PATHOLOGICAL
pertaining to disease; N. pathology: study of disease
The meaning of the word pathological is pertaining to disease; N. pathology: study of disease.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| somnolent | half asleep; drowsy; N. somnolence |
| scrutinize | examine closely and critically; N. scrutiny |
| rancor | long-lasting hatred; bitterness; Ex. negotiation without rancor; ADJ. rancorous |
| daub | smear (as with paint); cover with something sticky; Ex. daub one's clothes with mud/paint; N: small bit of sticky substance; Ex. a daub of paint |
| lugubrious | mournful; sorrowful |
| rip | tear or be torn quickly and violently; Ex. The sail ripped under the force of the wind; N. |
| specious | seemingly reasonable but incorrect; misleading (often intentionally) |
| suppliant | entreating; beseeching; N. |
| referendum | direct vote by all the people |
| wage | begin and continue (a war) |
