GRE Word List

PROBE

a slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)

The meaning of the word probe is a slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity).

Random words

WordMeaning
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
concordatcompact
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
refraincurb
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
misadventuremisfortune
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool