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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
| wax | a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax |
| rift | fissure |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| dys- | abnormal |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
| supple | compliant often to the point of obsequiousness |
| viable | capable of living |
| hermitage | the habitation of a hermit |
| prosperity | the condition of being successful or thriving |