GRE Word List
VERBOSE
containing more words than necessary : wordy
The meaning of the word verbose is containing more words than necessary : wordy.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antecedents | a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him") |
| inhibit | to prohibit from doing something |
| distinctive | marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish |
| equable | marked by lack of variation or change : uniform |
| ratify | to approve and sanction formally : confirm |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |