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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devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
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outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
truisman undoubted or self-evident truth