GRE Word List

PENSIVE

musingly or dreamily thoughtful

The meaning of the word pensive is musingly or dreamily thoughtful.

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WordMeaning
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
extrapolationto predict by projecting past experience or known data
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
blemishto spoil by a flaw
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of