GRE Word List

RAVENOUS

rapacious

The meaning of the word ravenous is rapacious.

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avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
didacticdesigned or intended to teach
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate