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
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
dissipateto break up and drive off
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy