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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fructify | to bear fruit |
| pert | saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured |
| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| levity | excessive or unseemly frivolity |
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |
| abominate | to hate or loathe intensely : abhor |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
| theocracy | government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |