GRE Word List

STRINGENT

tight

The meaning of the word stringent is tight.

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WordMeaning
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
nomenclaturename
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely