GRE Word List

ACETIC

vinegary

The meaning of the word acetic is vinegary.

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derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place