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.

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capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
knottymarked by or full of knots
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided