GRE Word List
HEADLONG
hasty; rash; headfirst; ADV.
The meaning of the word headlong is hasty; rash; headfirst; ADV..
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Word | Meaning |
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authenticate | prove genuine |
palliate | ease pain (without curing); make less severe or offensive (a crime or illness) |
solemnity | seriousness; gravity |
metaphysical | pertaining to speculative philosophy; of metaphysics; N. metaphysics: branch of philosophy that examines the nature of reality |
repugnance | disgust; strong dislike; loathing; ADJ. repugnant: arousing disgust; repulsive |
ameliorate | improve |
resourceful | clever and imaginative (in dealing with difficult situations); N. resource, resourcefulness |
balm | something that relieves pain; oily liquid with a pleasant smell from trees |
browbeat | bully; intimidate |
insubstantial | lacking substance; insignificant; frail; immaterial |