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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| intransigence | refusal of any compromise; stubbornness; ADJ. intransigent: uncompromising |
| score | number of points; written form of a musical composition; reason; group of 20; notch or incision; Ex. full/vocal score; Ex. Don't worry on that score; V: mark with lines or notches; Ex. score the paper to make it easy to fold |
| enthrall | capture; enslave; captivate; hold the complete attention of (as if magic); hold spellbound |
| succulent | juicy; full of juice or sap; full of richness; N: succulent plant such as a cactus |
| indeterminate | uncertain; not clearly fixed; indefinite |
| acne | skin disease (on the face) |
| perceptive | insightful; showing a good ability at perceiving and understanding; aware; wise; of perception |
| sinecure | well-paid position with little responsibility; CF. sine cure: without care; CF. San Serif |
| inquisitive | eager for knowledge; unduly curious |
| touching | causing a feeling of pity or sympathy; pathetic; V. touch: cause to feel pity or sympathy; ADJ. touched |