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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WordMeaning
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
martineta strict disciplinarian
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
defileto make unclean or impure: such as