GRE Word List
SCURVY
a 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
The meaning of the word scurvy is a 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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dialectical | of, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic |
| bevy | a large group or collection |
| makeshift | a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute |
| entity | being |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| figment | something made up or contrived |
| defalcate | deduct |
| incline | to bend the head or body forward : bow |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| peruse | to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study |