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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| outrage | an act of violence or brutality |
| broach | brooch |
| conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| gazette | newspaper |
| 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 |