GRE Word List

LINGUISTIC

of or relating to language or linguistics

The meaning of the word linguistic is of or relating to language or linguistics.

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WordMeaning
stiltedpompous
spuriousborn to parents not married to each other
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions