GRE Word List

SUTURE

a strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body

The meaning of the word suture is a strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body.

Random words

WordMeaning
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
afterlifean existence after death
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
impetusa driving force : impulse
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic