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
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate
civilof or relating to citizens
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)