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
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
precipitousprecipitate
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning