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 |
|---|---|
| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
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| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
| impregnate | to cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated |
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| luxuriate | to grow profusely : thrive |
| steep | lofty |
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