GRE Word List
ASTRINGENT
causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
The meaning of the word astringent is causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rumble | to make a low heavy rolling sound |
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| inscrutable | not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious |
| obsessive | tending to cause obsession |
| agog | full of intense interest or excitement : eager |
| traverse | to go or travel across or over |
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| residual | remainder |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |