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
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
catechismoral instruction
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pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
ambleto go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter