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
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
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bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep