GRE Word List

RELEVANT

having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand

The meaning of the word relevant is having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand.

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responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
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enraptureto fill with delight
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harrowingacutely distressing or painful
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun