GRE Word List

DRASTIC

acting rapidly or violently

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

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sparseof few and scattered elements
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted