GRE Word List

STRINGENT

tight

The meaning of the word stringent is tight.

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WordMeaning
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
languiddrooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
grumbleto mutter in discontent
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule