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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| peroration | the concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration |
| inundate | overwhelm |
| unique | being the only one : sole |
| chaste | innocent of unlawful sexual intercourse |
| hereafter | after this in sequence or in time |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| lush | growing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage |
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| skulduggery | underhanded or unscrupulous behavior |