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).

Random words

WordMeaning
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
relegateto send into exile : banish