GRE Word List
SPEECHLESS
unable for the moment to speak (because of strong feeling); Ex. speechless with anger
The meaning of the word speechless is unable for the moment to speak (because of strong feeling); Ex. speechless with anger.
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recalcitrant | disobedient or resisting authority even after being punished; obstinately stubborn; determined to resist authority; unruly; Ex. recalcitrant child |
vagrant | homeless wanderer |
insuperable | insurmountable; unbeatable; Ex. insuperable difficulties |
wary | very cautious; watchful |
iconoclastic | attacking cherished traditions; N. iconoclast: one who attacks traditional ideas; one who destroys sacred images |
resuscitate | revive; bring back to life or consciousness; Ex. resuscitate the drowned child |
havoc | widespread damage; disorder; chaos |
splice | join together end to end to make one continuous length; fasten together; unite; Ex. splice two strips of tape; N. |
orient | get one's bearings; adjust; make familiar with a situation; orientate |
lucid | easily understood; clear; intelligible; N. lucidity |