GRE Word List
THESIS
a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
The meaning of the word thesis is a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view.
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| queasy | causing nausea |
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| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
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