GRE Word List

ACUTE

characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset

The meaning of the word acute is characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset.

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WordMeaning
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
fellskin
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind