GRE Word List
STRINGENT
tight
The meaning of the word stringent is tight.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| harping | a 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 |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| compartment | a separate division or section |
| sublime | to cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form |
| impoverish | to make poor |
| pang | a brief piercing spasm of pain |
| labyrinth | a place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys |
| limber | having a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |