GRE Word List

ACETIC

vinegary

The meaning of the word acetic is vinegary.

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humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
slougha place of deep mud or mire
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
censurea judgment involving condemnation
mangeany of various persistent contagious skin diseases marked especially by eczematous inflammation and loss of hair, affecting domestic animals or sometimes humans, and caused by a minute parasitic mite compare sarcoptic mange
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
servileof or befitting a menial position