GRE Word List
DRASTIC
acting rapidly or violently
The meaning of the word drastic is acting rapidly or violently.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
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| bluff | having a broad flattened front |
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| restive | stubbornly resisting control : balky |
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| invoke | to petition for help or support |
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