GRE Word List

BIZARRE

strikingly out of the ordinary: such as

The meaning of the word bizarre is strikingly out of the ordinary: such as.

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WordMeaning
extantcurrently or actually existing
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
donto put on (an article of clothing)
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change