GRE Word List

DRASTIC

acting rapidly or violently

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

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insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
equipoisea state of equilibrium
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noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
gauchelacking social experience or grace
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
supinelying on the back or with the face upward