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
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
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collagean artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface
sybaritevoluptuary
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
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