GRE Word List

GRATUITOUS

not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted

The meaning of the word gratuitous is not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted.

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WordMeaning
conceitfavorable opinion
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
invalidnot valid:
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
ventto provide with a vent
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary