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 |
|---|---|
| sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |
| satiate | filled to satiety |
| sinecure | an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income |
| rider | one that rides |
| paradox | one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases |
| recalcitrant | obstinately defiant of authority or restraint |
| occult | to shut off from view or exposure : cover |
| harrowing | acutely distressing or painful |
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| far-fetched | brought from a remote time or place |