GRE Word List

TENSILE

capable of tension : ductile

The meaning of the word tensile is capable of tension : ductile.

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deprecateto express disapproval of
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
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figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
braggarta loud arrogant boaster