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.
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|---|---|
| veer | to change direction or course |
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| tramp | to walk, tread, or step especially heavily |
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