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
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
blackballto vote against
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
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devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
sidetracksiding
retaliateto return like for like
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle