GRE Word List

ACETIC

vinegary

The meaning of the word acetic is vinegary.

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WordMeaning
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
besiegeto surround with armed forces
enraptureto fill with delight
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
limpidmarked by transparency (see transparent
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic