GRE Word List

OBSOLETE

no longer in use or no longer useful

The meaning of the word obsolete is no longer in use or no longer useful.

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WordMeaning
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
dulltedious
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
compulsorymandatory
pugilistfighter
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible