GRE Word List

PLIABLE

supple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking

The meaning of the word pliable is supple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking.

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WordMeaning
effeteno longer fertile
irremediablenot remediable
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writsomething written : writing
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
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filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
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peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
pseudonyma fictitious name