GRE Word List

REMISSION

the act or process of remitting

The meaning of the word remission is the act or process of remitting.

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WordMeaning
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
dilateto become enlarged or widened
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage