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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| bank | a mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as |
| lush | growing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
| plump | to drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |
| swathe | a band used in swathing |
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
| murmur | a half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling |
| luxuriate | to grow profusely : thrive |