GRE Word List

PESTILENTIAL

causing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly

The meaning of the word pestilential is causing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly.

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uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
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listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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provisionthe act or process of providing
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
applicationan act of applying:
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness