GRE Word List

PENSIVE

musingly or dreamily thoughtful

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

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WordMeaning
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
abortiveprematurely born
validateto make legally valid : ratify
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
willowyabounding with willows
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate