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
sleeperone that sleeps
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
congruentcongruous
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
clipencompass
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm