GRE Word List

METICULOUS

marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details

The meaning of the word meticulous is marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details.

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WordMeaning
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
pulsethe regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
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
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing