GRE Word List
FASTIDIOUS
difficult to please; squeamish; fussy; finicky
The meaning of the word fastidious is difficult to please; squeamish; fussy; finicky.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| harass | annoy by repeated attacks |
| apolitical | having an aversion or lack of concern for political affairs |
| skimp | provide or use scantily; live very economically; Ex. skimp on necessities; ADJ. skimpy: inadequate in amount; scanty; stingy; niggardly |
| viscous | (of a liquid) thick and sticky; gluey; viscid; CF. consistency |
| appreciate | be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of; ADJ. appreciable: enough to be felt; Ex. appreciable difference |
| affidavit | written statement made under oath (for use as proof in a court of law) |
| toxic | poisonous; N. toxicity |
| haven | place of safety; refuge; harbor; Ex. tax haven |
| mettle | courage (to continue bravely in spite of difficulties); spirit; ADJ. mettlesome |
| pugnacity | combativeness; disposition to fight; ADJ. pugnacious: (of people) belligerent; combative in nature |
