GRE Word List

POSTMORTEM

done, occurring, or collected after death

The meaning of the word postmortem is done, occurring, or collected after death.

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exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
igniteto set afire
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wrenchto move with a violent twist
requiteto make return for : repay
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queruloushabitually complaining
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