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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| unsightly | not pleasing to the sight : not comely |
| tutelage | instruction especially of an individual |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
| parable | a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle |
| tenacity | the quality or state of being tenacious |
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
| spoof | deceive |
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |