GRE Word List

DRASTIC

acting rapidly or violently

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

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WordMeaning
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
ravenousrapacious
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
statutoryof or relating to statutes
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment