GRE Word List

BOOKISH

of or relating to books

The meaning of the word bookish is of or relating to books.

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WordMeaning
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
rectifyto set right : remedy
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity