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
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
whittlea large knife
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
insensatelacking sense or understanding
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
elysianof or relating to Elysium
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
lugubriousmournful