GRE Word List

PUNGENT

sharply painful

The meaning of the word pungent is sharply painful.

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WordMeaning
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details