GRE Word List
OBSESSIVE
tending to cause obsession
The meaning of the word obsessive is tending to cause obsession.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |
| proclivity | an inclination or predisposition toward something |
| prolong | to lengthen in time : continue |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
| vernal | of, relating to, or occurring in the spring |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| casualty | a military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action |
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |