GRE Word List
SUTURE
stitches sewn to hold the cut edges of a wound or incision; material used in sewing; V: sew together a wound
The meaning of the word suture is stitches sewn to hold the cut edges of a wound or incision; material used in sewing; V: sew together a wound.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| distraught | upset; distracted by anxiety; very anxious and troubled almost to the point of madness; Ex. distraught with grief/worry |
| solemnity | seriousness; gravity |
| seminary | school for training future ministers; secondary school, especially for young women |
| celibate | abstaining from sexual intercourse; unmarried; N. celibacy |
| supernumerary | person or thing excess of what is necessary; extra; ADJ: additional to the usual or necessary number |
| jargon | language used by special group; technical terminology; gibberish; nonsensical or incoherent talk |
| spartan | without attention to comfort; lacking luxury and comfort; sternly disciplined; Ex. spartan living condition/life |
| palpitate | throb; beat rapidly; flutter; tremble; Ex. Her heart began to palpitate. |
| meteoric | like a meteor; swift; momentarily brilliant; Ex. meteoric rise to fame; N. meteor |
| requite | make return for; repay; reciprocate; revenge; N. requittal |
