GRE Word List
PROFOUND
having intellectual depth and insight
The meaning of the word profound is having intellectual depth and insight.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| innuendo | an oblique allusion : hint |
| franchise | the right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory |
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| exquisite | marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution |
| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |
| tipple | to drink liquor especially by habit or to excess |
| articulate | expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively |
| aphasia | loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) |