GRE Word List

OFFENSIVE

making attack : aggressive

The meaning of the word offensive is making attack : aggressive.

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WordMeaning
lunarcrescent
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
recitala detailed account : enumeration
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger