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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| wrinkle | a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease |
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| ramify | to split up into branches or constituent parts |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
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| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| sledge | sledgehammer |
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| orator | one who delivers an oration |
| mangle | to injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing |