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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incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
riftfissure
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe