GRE Word List

ULCER

a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus

The meaning of the word ulcer is a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus.

Random words

WordMeaning
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger