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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residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
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incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
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