GRE Word List
CENSORIOUS
marked by or given to censure (see censure
The meaning of the word censorious is marked by or given to censure (see censure.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| residual | remainder |
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| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
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