GRE Word List

GAUNT

excessively thin and angular

The meaning of the word gaunt is excessively thin and angular.

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tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
expoundto set forth : state
wardthe action or process of guarding
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark