GRE Word List

POLAR

of or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it

The meaning of the word polar is of or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it.

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WordMeaning
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
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inhibitto prohibit from doing something
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
pragmatista practical approach to problems and affairs
panga brief piercing spasm of pain
pranktrick
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy