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.

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posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
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dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief