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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| apposite | highly pertinent or appropriate : apt |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| inane | lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly |
| agenda | a list or outline of things to be considered or done |
| discredit | to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve |
| patrician | a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome |
| teetotalism | the principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks |
| gale | a strong current of air: |
| antipathy | a strong feeling of dislike |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |