GRE Word List
PUNGENT
sharply painful
The meaning of the word pungent is sharply painful.
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| innate | existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native |
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| formality | compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony |
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| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
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