GRE Word List

DRASTIC

acting rapidly or violently

The meaning of the word drastic is acting rapidly or violently.

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WordMeaning
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
passepast one's prime
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
branda charred piece of wood
penchanta strong and continued inclination
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
immunenot susceptible or responsive
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle