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.

Random words

WordMeaning
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
disconcertto throw into confusion
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero
queryquestion
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
ostensibleintended for display : open to view