GRE Word List

DRASTIC

acting rapidly or violently

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

Random words

WordMeaning
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
culminationthe action of culminating
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
raspyharsh
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
flirtto move erratically : flit
coteriean intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
recuperateto get back : regain