GRE Word List
VEHEMENT
marked by forceful energy : powerful
The meaning of the word vehement is marked by forceful energy : powerful.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| buccaneer | any of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| talon | the claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| placebo | a usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder |
| drab | slattern |
| conspire | plot |
| biting | having the power to bite |