GRE Word List
FASTIDIOUS
showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
The meaning of the word fastidious is showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| biennial | occurring every two years |
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| deft | characterized by facility and skill |
| indicative | serving to indicate |
| fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |
| precipitous | precipitate |
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