GRE Word List

DRASTIC

acting rapidly or violently

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

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WordMeaning
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
purgeto clear of guilt
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable