GRE Word List
VIVISECTION
act of dissecting living animals
The meaning of the word vivisection is act of dissecting living animals.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compost | mixture of decaying organic matter used as fertilizer; V: put or make compost |
| predicament | difficult situation; tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma |
| violate | break (a law); defile; desecrate; assault sexually; Ex. violate graves |
| manifest | evident; visible; obvious; V: show plainly |
| facetious | joking (often inappropriately); unserious; humorous |
| pugilist | boxer; CF. pugilism: boxing |
| dauntless | bold; fearless |
| cringe | shrink back as if in fear; cower |
| raucous | (of voice) harsh and unpleasant; (of people) disorderly and boisterous; Ex. raucous shouts |
| spurn | reject disdainfully; scorn; Ex. She spurned all offers of help. |
