GRE Word List

PENSIVE

musingly or dreamily thoughtful

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

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WordMeaning
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
disputatiousinclined to dispute
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
ichthyologya branch of zoology that deals with fishes
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act