GRE Word List

DEFINITIVE

serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation

The meaning of the word definitive is serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation.

Random words

WordMeaning
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
gistessence; main point; substance
demeritoffense
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
felicitousvery well suited or expressed : apt
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance