GRE Word List
DRASTIC
acting rapidly or violently
The meaning of the word drastic is acting rapidly or violently.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gadfly | any of various flies (such as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock |
| bawdy | boisterously or humorously indecent |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| lout | to bow in respect |
| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
| saunter | to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll |
| parish | the ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor |
| victuals | food usable by people |
| bully | a blustering, browbeating person |
| steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |