GRE Word List

STRINGENT

tight

The meaning of the word stringent is tight.

Random words

WordMeaning
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
overweeningarrogant
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial