GRE Word List
ASSIDUOUS
diligent
The meaning of the word assiduous is diligent.
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reticent | inclined to silence; uncommunicative; reserved; Ex. He was reticent about the reasons; N. reticence |
wont | (the stated person's) habit or custom; habitual procedure; ADJ. wonted: customary |
slough | (of a snake) shed or cast off (dead outer skin); N: outer layer that is shed |
vitiate | spoil the effect of; make inoperative; corrupt morally |
supposititious | assumed; counterfeit; hypothetical |
fetish | object believed to have spiritual powers; object of excessive attention or reverence; CF. fetishism |
season | enhance the flavor of by adding a spice, etc.; inure; harden; N. seasoning: something used in seasoning |
staccato | played in an abrupt manner; marked by abrupt sharp sound; Ex. staccato applause |
maternal | motherly; N. maternity: motherhood |
madrigal | pastoral song; song for several singers without instruments |