GRE Word List

OVERWROUGHT

extremely excited : agitated

The meaning of the word overwrought is extremely excited : agitated.

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WordMeaning
jibeto be in accord : agree
composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity