GRE Word List
PEDANT
one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
The meaning of the word pedant is one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lineaments | an outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| galvanize | to subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically |
| dissension | disagreement |
| dint | force |
| optician | a maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments |
| foist | to introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant |
| putative | commonly accepted or supposed |
| deploy | to extend (a military unit) especially in width |