GRE Word List

DRASTIC

acting rapidly or violently

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

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WordMeaning
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively