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 |
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| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| espouse | marry |
| ichthyology | a branch of zoology that deals with fishes |
| dawdle | to spend time idly |
| ennui | a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom |
| comport | to be fitting : accord |
| tautological | involving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant |
| simian | of, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes |
| pragmatic | relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic |