GRE Word List

PENSIVE

musingly or dreamily thoughtful

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

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WordMeaning
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
emetican agent that induces vomiting
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
diluteattenuate
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration