GRE Word List

PUNGENT

sharply painful

The meaning of the word pungent is sharply painful.

Random words

WordMeaning
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ยน/โ‚‚โ‚€ millimeter or less in diameter
aeriethe nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior