GRE Word List
PLUMMET
fall sharply; fall straight down; Ex. Stock prices plummeted.
The meaning of the word plummet is fall sharply; fall straight down; Ex. Stock prices plummeted..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| acuity | sharpness (of mind or senses of sight or hearing) |
| nicety | precision; accuracy; minute distinction or difference; Ex. to a nicety: exactly; precisely; Ex. distinguish between niceties |
| sleek | smooth and shining (as from good health); V. |
| ameliorate | improve |
| shackle | chain; fetter; confine with shackles; N. |
| eugenic | pertaining to the improvement of race; N. eugenics: study of hereditary improvement of the human race |
| psychosis | mental disorder; ADJ. N. psychotic |
| skittish | inconstant; capricious; frivolous; not serious; Ex. charming but skittish young woman; CF. skit |
| injurious | harmful; causing injury |
| delusive | deceptive; likely to delude; misleading; raising vain hopes; Ex. delusive promises |
