GRE Word List

MERCANTILE

of or relating to merchants or trading

The meaning of the word mercantile is of or relating to merchants or trading.

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WordMeaning
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium