GRE Word List
PLIANT
pliable
The meaning of the word pliant is pliable.
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hibernate | to pass the winter in a torpid or resting state |
embed | to enclose closely in or as if in a matrix |
plebeian | a member of the Roman plebs |
authoritative | having, marked by, or proceeding from authority |
quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |
litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
stalemate | a drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play |
fulminate | to utter or send out with denunciation |
therapeutic | of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative |
discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |