GRE Word List

ADJACENT

not distant : nearby

The meaning of the word adjacent is not distant : nearby.

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WordMeaning
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
upshotthe final result : outcome
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle