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
recipientone that receives : receiver
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
desperatehaving lost hope
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
lucremonetary gain : profit
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of