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.

Random words

WordMeaning
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
aperturean opening or open space : hole
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings