GRE Word List
PUNGENT
sharply painful
The meaning of the word pungent is sharply painful.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| censor | a person who supervises conduct and morals: such as |
| indulge | to yield to the desire of : humor |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| siren | any of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |
| protocol | an original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction |
| hurtle | to move rapidly or forcefully |
| indigent | suffering from extreme poverty : impoverished |