GRE Word List
DRASTIC
acting rapidly or violently
The meaning of the word drastic is acting rapidly or violently.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| unbridled | unrestrained |
| amity | friendship |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |
| carnage | the flesh of slain animals or humans |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| vociferous | marked by or given to vehement insistent outcry |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |