GRE Word List

RECITAL

a detailed account : enumeration

The meaning of the word recital is a detailed account : enumeration.

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WordMeaning
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
incarcerateto put in prison
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)