GRE Word List

DRASTIC

acting rapidly or violently

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

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WordMeaning
bacchanalorgy
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
galvanizeto subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically