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
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
rationa food allowance for one day
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
pana usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking)
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
treadto step or walk on or over
denizeninhabitant
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince