GRE Word List

STRINGENT

tight

The meaning of the word stringent is tight.

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harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
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compartmenta separate division or section
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
impoverishto make poor
panga brief piercing spasm of pain
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limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph