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
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate