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.

Random words

WordMeaning
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
cadavera dead body
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
mimicryan instance of mimicking
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam