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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| obtrude | to thrust out : extrude |
| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
| genuflect | to bend the knee |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| integrity | firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |