GRE Word List
DISPUTATIOUS
argumentative; fond of argument
The meaning of the word disputatious is argumentative; fond of argument.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| refurbish | renovate; make clean, bright, or fresh (make new) again; make bright by polishing; Ex. refurbish an old theater; CF. furbish: polish |
| paleontology | study of prehistoric life or fossils; CF. paleo-: ancient or prehistoric; Ex. paleography: study of ancient written documents |
| poignancy | quality of being deeply moving; keenness of emotion; ADJ. poignant: touching; deeply moving; (of sorrow, grief, etc.) painful; keenly distressing to the mind; Ex. poignant memory/anxiety; CF. prick |
| expunge | cancel; remove a word or name (from a book or list); erase |
| inadvertently | unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly |
| career | rush wildly; go at full speed |
| devious | roundabout; erratic; deviating from the straight course; not straightforward; not completely honest; Ex. devious route |
| anthology | book of literary selections by various authors; CF. omnibus |
| abjure | renounce upon oath |
| bully | one who is habitually cruel to weaker people; V. |
