GRE Word List
EXACTING
extremely demanding; Ex. exacting standard of safety
The meaning of the word exacting is extremely demanding; Ex. exacting standard of safety.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| propellant | substance which propels or drives forward (such as an explosive charge or a rocket fuel) |
| sinuous | twisting; winding; bending in and out; not morally honest |
| vestige | trace; remains; Ex. vestiges of some ancient religion |
| irksome | annoying; tedious; V. irk: annoy |
| lush | (of a plant or grass) growing very well |
| abject | (of a condition) wretched; as low as possible; lacking pride; very humble; showing lack of self-respect; Ex. abject apology |
| loath | reluctant; unwilling; disinclined; Ex. Romeo and Juliet were both loath for him to go. |
| enormity | hugeness (in a bad sense); excessive wickedness; Ex. enormity of the crime; ADJ. enormous |
| pathetic | causing sadness, compassion, pity; touching |
| clamber | climb by crawling with difficulties; scramble |
