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.

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phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
allureto entice by charm or attraction
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
interiman intervening time : interval
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize