GRE Word List
RETIRING
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The meaning of the word retiring is reserved.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| anesthetic | of, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| artifacts | a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object |
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| propinquity | nearness of blood : kinship |
| kernel | the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut |
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |