GRE Word List
STRINGENT
tight
The meaning of the word stringent is tight.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nonsense | words or language having no meaning or conveying no intelligible ideas |
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
| tremulous | characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| bump | a relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as |
| exchequer | a department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| overturn | to cause to turn over : upset |