GRE Word List
INCONSISTENCY
state of being self-contradictory; lack of uniformity or steadiness; ADJ. inconsistent: displaying a lack of consistency; erratic; contradictory; incompatible
The meaning of the word inconsistency is state of being self-contradictory; lack of uniformity or steadiness; ADJ. inconsistent: displaying a lack of consistency; erratic; contradictory; incompatible.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| intermittent | periodic; on and off; stopping and starting at intervals |
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| skinflint | miser; stingy person |
| turmoil | extreme confusion; great commotion and confusion; Ex. throw the country into turmoil |
| exasperate | vex; annoy or make angry (by testing the patience) |
| autopsy | examination of a dead body; postmortem; V. |
| manifold | many in number or kind; numerous; varied |
| tryst | meeting arranged by lovers; arrangement between lovers to meet |
| prurient | having or causing lustful desires and thoughts; arousing immoderate sexual desire |
| inaugurate | begin formally; install in office; induct into office by a formal ceremony; N. inauguration; ADJ. inaugural |