GRE Word List

SANGUINARY

bloodthirsty

The meaning of the word sanguinary is bloodthirsty.

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exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
fienddevil
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reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
halefree from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension