Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A medical examination of a dead animal to determine the cause of death.

Example: The veterinarian performed a necropsy to find out why the animal had died.

Definition: To perform an examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.

Example: The veterinarian decided to necropsy the animal to find out what had caused its sudden death.

Definition: To cause tissue to die or decay, often due to a lack of blood flow or infection.

Example: The doctor explained that the injury could necrose if not treated properly.

Definition: The death of cells or tissues in a specific area of the body due to injury or disease.

Example: The doctor explained that necrosis can occur after a severe injury to the tissue.

Definition: Relating to the death of tissue in the body, often due to injury or disease.

Example: The doctor explained that the necrotic tissue needed to be removed to promote healing.

Definition: Causing the death of cells or tissues in the body.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with necrotizing fasciitis, a serious infection that destroys skin and tissue.

Definition: To cause tissue death in a part of the body, often due to infection or lack of blood flow.

Example: The doctor explained that the infection was necrotizing the surrounding tissue.

Definition: Known for being very evil or wicked, often in a way that is shocking or immoral.

Example: The villain in the story had a nefarious plan to take over the world.

Definition: In a way that is wicked or criminal; doing something evil or morally wrong.

Example: The villain nefariously plotted to take over the world.

Definition: To make something ineffective or invalid; to cancel out or deny its existence or truth.

Example: The new evidence will negate the previous findings of the study.

Definition: A statement or action that denies or contradicts something, often indicating the absence or opposite of a positive idea.

Example: The negation of the proposal led to a heated debate among the committee members.

Definition: Describing something that is not positive, often indicating refusal, denial, or a pessimistic attitude.

Example: She always has a negative view of the situation, focusing on the problems instead of the solutions.

Definition: A characteristic or aspect that is not positive or desirable, often used in contexts like voting or photography.

Example: The candidate's negatives became a major topic during the election campaign.

Definition: To refuse to accept or agree to something; to show that something is not true or valid.

Example: The committee decided to negative the proposal due to budget concerns.