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
premonitorygiving warning
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
redressto set right : remedy
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter