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).

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WordMeaning
outgoinggoing away : departing
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
immaculatespotlessly clean
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting