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 |
|---|---|
| rip | to tear or split apart or open |
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| incantation | a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic |
| stodgy | having a rich filling quality : heavy |
| potpourri | a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| ambush | to attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay |
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |