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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|---|---|
| gaunt | excessively thin and angular |
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| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |
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