GRE Word List

STRINGENT

tight

The meaning of the word stringent is tight.

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WordMeaning
preamblean introductory statement
porouspossessing or full of pores
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly