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
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
falsifyto prove or declare false : disprove
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
comestibleedible
garnishdecorate
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")