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
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
billowwave
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter