GRE Word List
PENSIVE
dreamily or deeply thoughtful; sadly thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness; contemplative; CF. think over
The meaning of the word pensive is dreamily or deeply thoughtful; sadly thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness; contemplative; CF. think over.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mordant | biting; sarcastic; stinging; (apprec.) incisive; cutting; Ex. mordant pen/wit |
| manifestation | outward demonstration; manifesting; indication of the presence of something; Ex. manifestation of his pronounced musical bent |
| inimical | (of someone) unfriendly; hostile; (of something) harmful; detrimental; CF. enemy |
| rant | speak violently or excitedly; rave; talk excitedly showing anger; scold; make a grandiloquent speech; Ex. The priest ranted about the devil. |
| inured | accustomed; hardened; Ex. inured to the Alaskan cold; V. inure: make used to something undesirable; harden; CF. unfeeling |
| affront | insult; offense; intentional act of disrespect; V: insult or hurt the feelings of intentionally |
| impetuous | violent; hasty; rash; impulsive; without careful thought; Ex. impetuous decision |
| whinny | neigh like a horse; CF. neigh: make the sound which horses make |
| ruthless | pitiless; merciless; cruel |
| morbid | given to unwholesome or unhealthy thought; moody; characteristic of disease; Ex. morbid curiosity; N. morbidity; CF. disease |
