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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usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
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disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed