GRE Word List

COGENT

appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing

The meaning of the word cogent is appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing.

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titillateto excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation
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derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
velocityquickness of motion : speed
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
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factiousof or relating to faction: such as
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline