GRE Word List

SEISMIC

of, subject to, or caused by an earthquake

The meaning of the word seismic is of, subject to, or caused by an earthquake.

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WordMeaning
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
pendantsomething suspended: such as
aeriethe nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop