GRE Word List
DRASTIC
acting rapidly or violently
The meaning of the word drastic is acting rapidly or violently.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rickety | affected with rickets |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
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| conformity | correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement |
| bate | to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain |
| inherent | involved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic |
| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |
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| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |