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 |
|---|---|
| paucity | smallness of number : fewness |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
| mangy | affected with or resulting from mange |
| whinny | to neigh especially in a low or gentle way |
| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| braggadocio | empty boasting |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |