GRE Word List
CAPTIOUS
marked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
The meaning of the word captious is marked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections.
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|---|---|
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| betroth | to promise to marry |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
| estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
| qualified | fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |