GRE Word List
HYPERCRITICAL
meticulously or excessively critical
The meaning of the word hypercritical is meticulously or excessively critical.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |
| hale | free from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound |
| chaffing | the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain |
| reverie | daydream |
| descry | to catch sight of |
| mirth | gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |