GRE Word List
DRASTIC
acting rapidly or violently
The meaning of the word drastic is acting rapidly or violently.
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|---|---|
| iniquitous | characterized by iniquity |
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| botch | an inflammatory sore |
| skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |
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| divest | to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title |
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| domineer | to exercise arbitrary or overbearing control |
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