GRE Word List
FELICITOUS
(of a word or remark) apt; suitably expressed; well chosen
The meaning of the word felicitous is (of a word or remark) apt; suitably expressed; well chosen.
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Word | Meaning |
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authoritarian | subordinating the individual to the state; completely dominating another's will; Ex. authoritarian regime/father |
dissuade | persuade not to do; discourage; N. dissuasion |
grunt | utter a deep guttural sound (as a pig does); N. |
reactionary | strongly opposed to social or political change; opposing progress; politically ultraconservative; N. OP. radical |
lust | intense sexual desire; intense eagerness; V. |
exodus | departure (of a large number of people) |
vociferous | clamorous; noisy; V. vociferate: cry out loudly (when complaining) |
incorrigible | uncorrectable |
innuendo | indirect or subtle (derogatory) hint; insinuation; Ex. sexual innuendo |
deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |