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
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
franticemotionally out of control
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit
inceptionan act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
panderto act as a pander
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule