GRE Word List

STICKLER

one who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something

The meaning of the word stickler is one who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something.

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WordMeaning
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
rococorococo work or style
cessiona yielding to another : concession
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt