GRE Word List

EXIGENCY

that which is required in a particular situation

The meaning of the word exigency is that which is required in a particular situation.

Random words

WordMeaning
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
nauseateto become affected with nausea
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
humdrummonotonous
disputatiousinclined to dispute
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative