GRE Word List

ACETIC

vinegary

The meaning of the word acetic is vinegary.

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hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
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derelictionan intentional abandonment
judiciarya system of courts of law
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
transcribeto make a written copy of
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
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