GRE Word List
ELASTIC
capable of recovering size and shape after deformation
The meaning of the word elastic is capable of recovering size and shape after deformation.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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fiasco | a complete failure |
inroad | an advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something |
intermediary | mediator |
ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
amiss | in a mistaken way : wrongly |
feasible | capable of being done or carried out |
homely | suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home |
witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
die | to pass from physical life : expire |
amoral | having or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong |