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
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ยน/โ‚‚โ‚€ millimeter or less in diameter
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
disputatiousinclined to dispute
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate