GRE Word List

PUNGENT

sharply painful

The meaning of the word pungent is sharply painful.

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belateddelayed beyond the usual time
frivolousof little weight or importance
countenancelook
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schemea plan or program of action
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
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