GRE Word List

GAUNT

excessively thin and angular

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

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WordMeaning
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
parleyto speak with another : confer
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude