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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artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
fulcrumprop
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ruddyhaving a healthy reddish color
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