GRE Word List
PUNGENT
sharply painful
The meaning of the word pungent is sharply painful.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| proliferate | to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring |
| nexus | connection |
| renege | to go back on a promise or commitment |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| sallow | any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark |
| decrepitude | the quality or state of being decrepit |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| idle | not occupied or employed: such as |