GRE Word List

VISCERAL

felt in one's inner organs; N. viscera: internal body organs; CF. eviscerate

The meaning of the word visceral is felt in one's inner organs; N. viscera: internal body organs; CF. eviscerate.

Random words

WordMeaning
underhanddone slyly and secretly (being dishonest)
aloftupward; high up in the air
boguscounterfeit; not authentic; intentionally false; Ex. bogus interview
havenplace of safety; refuge; harbor; Ex. tax haven
lethaldeadly
circumscribelimit; confine; draw a line around
compromiseadjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of; put into danger, disrepute, or a dishonorable position; Ex. compromise one's principle; N.
incontinentlacking self-restraint; not continent; licentious
glutoverstock; fill beyond capacity (with food); fill to excess; N: oversupply
rationalizemake rational; devise false reasons for (one's behavior); offer an excuse; give a plausible reason for an action in place of a true, less admirable ones; N. rationalization