GRE Word List
RELEVANT
having importance; pertinent; referring to the case in hand; N. relevance, relevancy
The meaning of the word relevant is having importance; pertinent; referring to the case in hand; N. relevance, relevancy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| effusion | pouring forth; unrestrained outpouring of feeling; V. effuse: pour out; ADJ. effusive: pouring forth; gushing |
| selective | careful in choosing; having an effect only on certain things; not general; Ex. eclectic weed killer |
| chaff | worthless products of an endeavor; husk(outer seed cover) separated from grain; Ex. separate the wheat from the chaff |
| posture | assume an affected pose; act artificially; N: pose; attitude |
| spate | sudden flood or rush; Ex. spate of accidents |
| hydrophobia | fear of water; rabies |
| noncommittal | neutral; refusing commitment to a particular opinion; unpledged; undecided |
| adversary | opponent; enemy |
| prolific | producing offspring or fruit in abundance; fertile; fecund; abundantly fruitful; producing abundant works; Ex. prolific writer |
| renown | fame; ADJ. renowned |
