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.

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WordMeaning
sanctiona formal decree
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
impetusa driving force : impulse
panderto act as a pander
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions