GRE Word List
DRASTIC
acting rapidly or violently
The meaning of the word drastic is acting rapidly or violently.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
| refulgent | a radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance |
| fervid | very hot : burning |
| clot | a portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum) |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| sturdy | firmly built or constituted : stout |
| analogy | a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect |
| monograph | a learned treatise on a small area of learning |