GRE Word List
SOMATIC
of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
The meaning of the word somatic is of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| jaded | fatigued by overwork : exhausted |
| appreciate | to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of |
| conversant | having knowledge or experience |
| blighted | affected with blight (see blight |
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| poignancy | the quality or state of being poignant |