GRE Word List

DRASTIC

acting rapidly or violently

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

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sounda particular auditory impression : tone
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inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
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defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning