GRE Word List

PULSE

the regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart

The meaning of the word pulse is the regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart.

Random words

WordMeaning
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory