GRE Word List

PUNGENT

sharply painful

The meaning of the word pungent is sharply painful.

Random words

WordMeaning
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
badinageplayful repartee : banter
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
violatebreak
wreakbring about
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it