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 |
|---|---|
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| variegated | having discrete markings of different colors |
| prominent | standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant |
| demolition | the act of demolishing |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |
| rag | a waste piece of cloth |
| eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |
| whit | the smallest part or particle imaginable : bit |
| urgent | calling for immediate attention : pressing |