GRE Word List
ASTRINGENT
binding; causing contraction (stopping bleeding); harsh or severe; stringent; Ex. astringent criticism
The meaning of the word astringent is binding; causing contraction (stopping bleeding); harsh or severe; stringent; Ex. astringent criticism.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| presume | take for granted; assume; act overconfidently; take liberties; presume on/upon: take unfair advantage of (someone's kindness or connection); N. presumption |
| shimmer | shine with a flickering light; glimmer intermittently; Ex. The moonlight shimmered on the water; N. |
| catholic | (of likings and interests) universal; general; broad; including many different parts; wide-ranging liberal; Ex. catholic opinions/tastes |
| taxonomist | specialist in classifying (animals, etc.); CF. taxonomy: science of classification |
| forerunner | predecessor; one that comes before and indicates the approach of another |
| advocacy | support; active pleading on behalf of someone or something |
| memorial | something, such as a monument or holiday, intended to honor the memory of a person or event; ADJ: commemorative |
| cerebral | pertaining to the brain or intellect; intellectual rather than emotional; CF. cerebrum |
| embellish | adorn; ornament; enhance as a story (by adding fictitious details) |
| veritable | being truly so; real or genuine; actual; not false or imaginary |
