GRE Word List
NICETY
precision; accuracy; minute distinction or difference; Ex. to a nicety: exactly; precisely; Ex. distinguish between niceties
The meaning of the word nicety is precision; accuracy; minute distinction or difference; Ex. to a nicety: exactly; precisely; Ex. distinguish between niceties.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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purveyor | furnisher of foodstuffs; caterer; V. purvey: supply (eg. food); furnish; CF. provide |
imperative | absolutely necessary; that must be done; critically important; expressing command; Ex. It is imperative that; N: something that must be done |
delude | deceive |
windfall | fallen fruit; unexpected lucky event |
magniloquent | boastful; pompous |
bridle | harness fitted about a horse's head (used to restrain); curb; check; V: put a bridle on; control or restrain; show anger |
migratory | wandering; V. migrate: move from one region and settle in another; move periodically from one region to another |
litigation | lawsuit; N. litigant: one party in a lawsuit; V. litigate |
vouch | give a personal guarantee; Ex. I can vouch for his integrity; N. voucher |
jocund | merry |