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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pusillanimous | lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
| brandish | to shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly |
| contusion | injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise |
| commemorative | intended as a commemoration |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| discredit | to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |