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

WordMeaning
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
extantcurrently or actually existing
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
impetusa driving force : impulse
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment