GRE Word List

LATITUDE

angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as

The meaning of the word latitude is angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as.

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WordMeaning
respitea period of temporary delay
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
balkto refuse abruptly
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials