GRE Word List

DRASTIC

acting rapidly or violently

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

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WordMeaning
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life
grategrating
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for