Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Not connected to or having blood vessels.

Example: The avascular tissue does not receive nutrients directly from the blood.

Definition: The state of having no blood vessels or lacking a blood supply.

Example: The avascularity of the tissue made it difficult for it to heal properly.

Definition: To seek to punish someone for a wrong done to oneself or to someone else.

Example: She vowed to avenge her brother's death.

Definition: A positive statement or claim about something that is asserted to be true.

Example: The lawyer made an averment in court to support her client's case.

Definition: Feeling a strong dislike or opposition to something; not wanting to do something.

Example: She is averse to eating spicy food.

Definition: In a way that shows dislike or unwillingness; negatively or unfavorably.

Example: She aversely responded to the suggestion, making it clear she was not interested.

Definition: The state of having a strong dislike or opposition to something.

Example: Her averseness to loud noises made it difficult for her to enjoy the concert.

Definition: A strong feeling of dislike or avoidance towards something or someone.

Example: She has a strong aversion to spicy food.

Definition: Causing someone to avoid something by making it unpleasant or punishing.

Example: The aversive techniques used in training were effective but controversial.

Definition: To prevent something from happening or to turn it away.

Example: She tried to avert a disaster by warning everyone in time.