GRE Word List

ACME

the highest point or stage

The meaning of the word acme is the highest point or stage.

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WordMeaning
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
recuperateto get back : regain
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
notcha V-shaped indentation
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie