GRE Word List

TRENCHANT

keen

The meaning of the word trenchant is keen.

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festerto generate pus
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative