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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precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
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razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
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chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
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