GRE Word List

CROTCHETY

given to crotchets (see crotchet

The meaning of the word crotchety is given to crotchets (see crotchet.

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WordMeaning
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control
dodderingfeeble
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as