GRE Word List
PERTINENT
having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
The meaning of the word pertinent is having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| plebeian | a member of the Roman plebs |
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |
| pallet | a straw-filled tick or mattress |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| flush | to fly away suddenly |
| seasoned | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |