GRE Word List

INCISIVE

impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)

The meaning of the word incisive is impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation).

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WordMeaning
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
fineryornament
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
dripto let fall in drops