GRE Word List

PENSIVE

musingly or dreamily thoughtful

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

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WordMeaning
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
collagean artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
retortto pay or hurl back : return
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception