GRE Word List
PUNGENT
sharply painful
The meaning of the word pungent is sharply painful.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| epitaph | an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there |
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| manifesto | a written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer |
| dank | unpleasantly moist or wet |
| peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |
| sojourn | a temporary stay |
| voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |
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| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |