GRE Word List

RESPIRATION

the movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs

The meaning of the word respiration is the movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs.

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facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
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