GRE Word List
TRENCHANT
keen
The meaning of the word trenchant is keen.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |
| ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
| eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| vanguard | the forefront of an action or movement |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| malady | a disease or disorder of the animal body |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| compelling | that compels: such as |