GRE Word List
PERSPICUITY
plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
The meaning of the word perspicuity is plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| curb | an edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter |
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| shove | to push along |
| piquant | engagingly provocative |
| ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |