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
maculatedmarked with spots : blotched
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
maneuvera military or naval movement
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
truisman undoubted or self-evident truth
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective