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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profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
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jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
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anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic