GRE Word List

PUNCTILIOUS

marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions

The meaning of the word punctilious is marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions.

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WordMeaning
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
neophytea new convert : proselyte
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
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pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
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