GRE Word List

PERSPICUOUS

plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation

The meaning of the word perspicuous is plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation.

Random words

WordMeaning
licensepermission to act
curfewthe sounding of a bell at evening
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
determinatehaving defined limits
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
unkemptnot combed
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both