GRE Word List
ACETIC
vinegary
The meaning of the word acetic is vinegary.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scale | an instrument or machine for weighing |
| pernicious | highly injurious or destructive : deadly |
| refrain | curb |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
| laggard | lagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind |
| trenchant | keen |
| rehabilitate | to restore to a former capacity : reinstate |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |