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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WordMeaning
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
finishto come to an end : terminate
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egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
violatebreak
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
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