GRE Word List

DRASTIC

acting rapidly or violently

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

Random words

WordMeaning
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
gnarlsnarl
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salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
combustiblecapable of combustion
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring