GRE Word List

TRACT

a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function

The meaning of the word tract is a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function.

Random words

WordMeaning
odoroushaving an odor: such as
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
vieto strive for superiority : contend
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
retractto draw back or in