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.

Random words

WordMeaning
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
condolegrieve
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
abjureto renounce upon oath
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
slavishof or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude