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
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
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meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
recessthe action of receding : recession
acmethe highest point or stage
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
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earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth