GRE Word List

GAUNT

excessively thin and angular

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

Random words

WordMeaning
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
corrodeto eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
sequesterto set apart : segregate