GRE Word List

PLASTICITY

the quality or state of being plastic

The meaning of the word plasticity is the quality or state of being plastic.

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WordMeaning
embroiderto ornament with needlework
obesehaving excessive body fat
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
dissertationan extended usually written treatment of a subject
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans