GRE Word List

RESOURCEFUL

able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means

The meaning of the word resourceful is able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means.

Random words

WordMeaning
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament
immobilitynot moving : motionless
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
impedimentsomething that impedes
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
curban edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil