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.

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WordMeaning
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
forgea furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy
civilof or relating to citizens
condescendto assume an air of superiority
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
soarto fly aloft or about
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
reparteea quick and witty reply