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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reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
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devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
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pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
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flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice