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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WordMeaning
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate