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 |
|---|---|
| coalition | the act of coalescing : union |
| facet | any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) |
| redundant | exceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| throng | a multitude of assembled persons |
| isotope | any of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties |
| buxom | vigorously or healthily plump |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |