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
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
crescendoa gradual increase
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
malodoroushaving a bad odor