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
cadeta younger brother or son
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
jingoistextreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
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balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
infractionthe act of infringing : violation