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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| Word | Meaning |
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| viper | a common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| consequential | of the nature of a secondary result : indirect |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |
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| flush | to fly away suddenly |
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