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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WordMeaning
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
equityjustice according to natural law or right
incontinentnot continent: such as
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights