GRE Word List
HYPERCRITICAL
excessively exacting; too critical (without noticing good qualities)
The meaning of the word hypercritical is excessively exacting; too critical (without noticing good qualities).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| constraint | restraint; compulsion; repression of feelings; reticence; V. constrain: hold back; restrain; compel; oblige; confine forcibly; imprison |
| fictitious | imaginary; non-existent; purposely invented to deceive; untrue; Ex. fictitious name/boyfriend; CF. fictional |
| quicksilver | mercury |
| reduce | diminish; bring to a weaker or more difficult condition; demote; lower in rank; separate into components by analysis; Ex. reduced to the ranks; Ex. reduce the house to rubble; N. reduction |
| chortle | chuckle with delight; N. |
| inverse | opposite |
| amicable | peaceful; politely friendly; not quarrelsome; Ex. amicable settlement |
| invalidate | weaken; destroy; make invalid; nullify |
| pastiche | imitation of another's style in musical composition or in writing; work of art openly imitating the works of other artists |
| subpoena | writ(written command issued by a court) summoning a witness to appear in court; V: summon with a subpoena |
