GRE Word List

TRENCHANT

keen

The meaning of the word trenchant is keen.

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WordMeaning
coincorner
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu