GRE Word List

DRASTIC

acting rapidly or violently

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

Random words

WordMeaning
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
recitala detailed account : enumeration
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
conceptionthe process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
cataclysmflood
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as