GRE Word List
STRINGENT
tight
The meaning of the word stringent is tight.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| carousal | a wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse |
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| bruise | an injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion |
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| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| disinclination | a preference for avoiding something : slight aversion |