GRE Word List
DRACONIAN
extremely severe; Ex. draconian punishment; CF. Draco: Athenian politician
The meaning of the word draconian is extremely severe; Ex. draconian punishment; CF. Draco: Athenian politician.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| oblique | indirect; slanting (deviating from the perpendicular or from a straight line); Ex. oblique reference |
| wrench | twist; pull; strain; Ex. He wrenched the gun out of her hands. |
| depravity | extreme corruption; wickedness; V. deprave |
| impair | injure; hurt; damage |
| title | name (of a book, film, etc.); mark of rank; formal appellation as of rank or office (such as Lord or General); right or claim to possession; championship; Ex. title as head of the family; Ex. title to the estate |
| dismantle | take apart; disassemble |
| indecision | irresolution; inability to make up one's mind |
| acquiesce | assent; agree passively; comply without protest |
| comprehend | include; understand |
| surreptitious | done secretly; secret; furtive; sneaky; hidden |