GRE Word List
PUNGENT
sharply painful
The meaning of the word pungent is sharply painful.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| swamp | a wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| frivolous | of little weight or importance |
| countenance | look |
| blandishment | something that tends to coax or cajole : allurement |
| synthetic | relating to or involving synthesis : not analytic |
| scheme | a plan or program of action |
| sullen | gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed |
| hallowed | holy |