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 |
|---|---|
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| insomnia | prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep |
| slaughter | the act of killing |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| demerit | offense |
| mute | unable to speak : lacking the power of speech |
| apprehend | arrest |
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |
| pernicious | highly injurious or destructive : deadly |