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
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
antiquityancient times
parameteran arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
lardera place where food is stored : pantry
contrivancea thing contrived
apiculturethe keeping of bees especially on a large scale
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism