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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fussyeasily upset : irritable
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figmentsomething made up or contrived
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
exploitdeed
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke