GRE Word List
PUNGENT
sharply painful
The meaning of the word pungent is sharply painful.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| olfactory | of or relating to the sense of smell |
| peruse | to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study |
| inscrutable | not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious |
| pediatrician | a specialist in pediatrics |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| chicanery | deception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery |
| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |
| gamely | a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other |