GRE Word List

LIVID

discolored by bruising : black-and-blue

The meaning of the word livid is discolored by bruising : black-and-blue.

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WordMeaning
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
nuancea subtle distinction or variation