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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WordMeaning
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained