GRE Word List
DRASTIC
acting rapidly or violently
The meaning of the word drastic is acting rapidly or violently.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
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| garner | to gather into storage |
| reparable | capable of being repaired |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| bedraggle | to wet thoroughly |
| fluency | the quality or state of being fluent |
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| margin | the part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter |
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