GRE Word List

CONSCIENTIOUS

meticulous

The meaning of the word conscientious is meticulous.

Random words

WordMeaning
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
conspireplot
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion