GRE Word List

ACETIC

vinegary

The meaning of the word acetic is vinegary.

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WordMeaning
compulsivehaving power to compel
ecosystemthe complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit
saboteurone that practices sabotage
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)