GRE Word List
TREATISE
a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
The meaning of the word treatise is a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| syllogism | a 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") |
| effulgent | radiant splendor : brilliance |
| cumulative | increasing by successive additions |
| embody | to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate |
| culpable | meriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful |
| saunter | to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll |
| vituperative | uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse |
| piebald | composed of incongruous parts |
| shrewd | marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen |
| compelling | that compels: such as |