GRE Word List
ACUTE
(of the senses) sharp; quickly perceptive; keen; penetrating; brief and severe; Ex. acute sense of smell/analysis/pain
The meaning of the word acute is (of the senses) sharp; quickly perceptive; keen; penetrating; brief and severe; Ex. acute sense of smell/analysis/pain.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| humus | substance or rich soil formed by decaying vegetable matter; CF. soil |
| anonymity | state of being nameless; anonymousness; ADJ. anonymous |
| umbrage | resentment; anger; sense of injury or insult; Ex. take umbrage at his rudeness |
| fluctuate | waver; shift; rise and fall as if in waves; change or vary irregularly |
| menagerie | collection of wild animals on exhibition; zoo |
| plaintive | expressing sorrow; mournful; Ex. plaintive song |
| exacting | extremely demanding; Ex. exacting standard of safety |
| hydrophobia | fear of water; rabies |
| dupe | someone easily fooled or deceived; V: deceive |
| recluse | hermit; loner; ADJ. reclusive |
