GRE Word List

PUNGENT

sharply painful

The meaning of the word pungent is sharply painful.

Random words

WordMeaning
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
disportsport
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
rabidextremely violent : furious
effeteno longer fertile
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert