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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prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
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bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
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