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
igneousformed by solidification of magma
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exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
apiaristbeekeeper
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