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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baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
treadto step or walk on or over
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
succorrelief
untenablenot able to be defended
zephyra breeze from the west
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
kismetfate