GRE Word List

DRASTIC

acting rapidly or violently

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

Random words

WordMeaning
kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened