GRE Word List

PENSIVE

musingly or dreamily thoughtful

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

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WordMeaning
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
amendto put right
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages