GRE Word List
VEHEMENT
marked by forceful energy : powerful
The meaning of the word vehement is marked by forceful energy : powerful.
Random words
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| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| timbre | the quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as |
| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
| prosper | to succeed in an enterprise or activity |
| lugubrious | mournful |
| arboreal | of, relating to, or resembling a tree |
| extirpate | to destroy completely : wipe out |
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