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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churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
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patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
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turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
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volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
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