GRE Word List

PUNGENT

sharply painful

The meaning of the word pungent is sharply painful.

Random words

WordMeaning
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
pulchritudephysical comeliness
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act