GRE Word List

ACETIC

vinegary

The meaning of the word acetic is vinegary.

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fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
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glazeto furnish or fit with glass
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat