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
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
reverberatereflect
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
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amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
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