GRE Word List
CAPTIOUS
faultfinding; too critical
The meaning of the word captious is faultfinding; too critical.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| boost | lift by pushing up from below; increase; raise; N: push upward; increase |
| potent | powerful; convincing; persuasive; greatly influential |
| magistrate | official with power to administer the law |
| maverick | rebel; nonconformist (in a group) |
| emboss | produce a design in raised relief; decorate with a raised design |
| pedagogue | teacher; CF. child leader |
| exertion | effort; expenditure of much physical work; V. exert oneself: make a great effort |
| tyro | beginner; novice |
| zeal | eager enthusiasm (to a cause or ideal); ADJ. zealous |
| muddle | confuse; mix up confusedly; N: state of confusion |