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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| oatmeal | meal made from oats |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| negate | to deny the existence or truth of |
| philology | the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature |
| altruistic | relating to or given to altruism: |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| animus | a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will |
| icon | a person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere |