GRE Word List

EGREGIOUS

conspicuous

The meaning of the word egregious is conspicuous.

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WordMeaning
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
licensepermission to act
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
impedimentsomething that impedes
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group