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

WordMeaning
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
swillwash
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control