GRE Word List
MONASTIC
of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns
The meaning of the word monastic is of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| besiege | to surround with armed forces |
| innocuous | producing no injury : harmless |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| veracious | truthful |
| stampede | a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals |
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| maladroit | lacking adroitness : inept |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |