GRE Word List

TRENCHANT

keen

The meaning of the word trenchant is keen.

Random words

WordMeaning
voodooa religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
entrepreneurone who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter