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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slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
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persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
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