GRE Word List

STRINGENT

tight

The meaning of the word stringent is tight.

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penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
tantruma fit of bad temper
herbivorousfeeding on plants
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity