GRE Word List
DRASTIC
acting rapidly or violently
The meaning of the word drastic is acting rapidly or violently.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| acme | the highest point or stage |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| naivete | a naive remark or action |
| avalanche | a large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |
| emboss | to raise the surface of into bosses |
| ogle | to glance with amorous invitation or challenge |