GRE Word List
PAINSTAKING
taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
The meaning of the word painstaking is taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
| compensatory | to be equivalent to : counterbalance |
| concordat | compact |
| dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| incident | an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening |
| dissident | disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief |
| homespun | spun or made at home |
| complaisant | marked by an inclination to please or oblige |