GRE Word List
DRASTIC
acting rapidly or violently
The meaning of the word drastic is acting rapidly or violently.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| breed | to produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation |
| oaf | a stupid person : boob |
| acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
| disbar | to expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
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