GRE Word List

DRASTIC

acting rapidly or violently

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

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WordMeaning
economythe structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
copiousyielding something abundantly
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
cringeto recoil in distaste
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
abbreviateto make briefer
levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity