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
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
precipitantprecipitate
habitatthe place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements