GRE Word List

VIVISECTION

the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation

The meaning of the word vivisection is the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation.

Random words

WordMeaning
bulkmagnitude
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
madrigala medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
raptlifted up and carried away
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless