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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WordMeaning
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
dooma law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
notableworthy of note : remarkable
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
piedof two or more colors in blotches
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs