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
charydiscreetly cautious: such as
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
desiccateto dry up