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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conceit | favorable opinion |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| invalid | not valid: |
| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
| vent | to provide with a vent |
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| misapprehension | to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand |
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