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.

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antediluvianof or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
inchoatebeing only partly in existence or operation : incipient
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood