GRE Word List
FITFUL
characterized by fits or paroxysms
The meaning of the word fitful is characterized by fits or paroxysms.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rabies | an acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated |
| intransigence | the quality or state of being intransigent |
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |
| skimp | skimpy |
| layman | a person who is not a member of the clergy |
| alleviate | relieve |
| nimble | quick and light in motion : agile |
| malign | evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| cursive | running |