GRE Word List

DRASTIC

acting rapidly or violently

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

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WordMeaning
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
nomenclaturename
clamornoisy shouting
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
knitto form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
imbibedrink
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid