GRE Word List

OBTUSE

not pointed or acute : blunt

The meaning of the word obtuse is not pointed or acute : blunt.

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WordMeaning
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
sleeperone that sleeps
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
pummelpound
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
pantomimepantomimist