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 |
|---|---|
| execute | to carry out fully : put completely into effect |
| illusive | based on or producing illusion : illusory |
| prominent | standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| lout | to bow in respect |
| inter | to deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb |
| foul | offensive to the senses : loathsome |
| disclaim | to make a disclaimer |
| refuse | to express oneself as unwilling to accept |