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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WordMeaning
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
acmethe highest point or stage
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
replenishto fill or build up again
seminaryan environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct