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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falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
encircleto form a circle around : surround
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow
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genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable