GRE Word List
INDUSTRIOUS
constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
The meaning of the word industrious is constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| gerrymander | the act or method of gerrymandering |
| barrage | a dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| frail | easily led into evil |
| machiavellian | of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism |