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
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
tightwada close or miserly person
sojourna temporary stay
slywise in practical affairs
viandan item of food
overweeningarrogant
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge