GRE Word List
PITHY
consisting of or abounding in pith
The meaning of the word pithy is consisting of or abounding in pith.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| immune | not susceptible or responsive |
| pariah | a member of a low caste of southern India |
| deputize | to appoint as deputy |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
| primate | a bishop who has precedence in a province, a group of provinces, or a nation |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |