GRE Word List

PUNGENT

sharply painful

The meaning of the word pungent is sharply painful.

Random words

WordMeaning
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
upshotthe final result : outcome
debuta first appearance
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation