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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WordMeaning
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
sanctiona formal decree
debunkto expose the sham (see sham