GRE Word List
DRASTIC
acting rapidly or violently
The meaning of the word drastic is acting rapidly or violently.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| consummate | extremely skilled and accomplished |
| ornithologist | a branch of zoology dealing with birds |
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| indomitable | incapable of being subdued : unconquerable |
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