GRE Word List

DRASTIC

acting rapidly or violently

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

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amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
anemiaa condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
coalesceto grow together