GRE Word List

RAVENOUS

rapacious

The meaning of the word ravenous is rapacious.

Random words

WordMeaning
mishapan unfortunate accident
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
wrenchto move with a violent twist
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
recitala detailed account : enumeration
tantruma fit of bad temper
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
fleeta number of warships under a single command
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs