GRE Word List

PLIANT

pliable

The meaning of the word pliant is pliable.

Random words

WordMeaning
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
detonationthe action or process of detonating
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
peccadilloa slight offense
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
besiegeto surround with armed forces