GRE Word List

CARPING

marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism

The meaning of the word carping is marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism.

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insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
blotchto mark or mar with blotches