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 |
|---|---|
| residual | remainder |
| officious | volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome |
| impetus | a driving force : impulse |
| fruition | pleasurable use or possession : enjoyment |
| seasoned | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| stalemate | a drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| lucrative | producing wealth : profitable |