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 |
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| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| homage | a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord |
| postmortem | done, occurring, or collected after death |
| dilate | to become enlarged or widened |
| disproportion | lack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity |
| surly | menacing or threatening in appearance |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| timidity | lacking in courage or self-confidence |
| illusive | based on or producing illusion : illusory |