GRE Word List

DRASTIC

acting rapidly or violently

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

Random words

WordMeaning
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
slewa large number
ciliatedpossessing cilia
overwhelmupset
repudiateto refuse to accept
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
franticemotionally out of control
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes