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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addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
plutocracygovernment by the wealthy
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
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gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
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