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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transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
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vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
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inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
pedagogueteacher
veracioustruthful
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
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