GRE Word List
VERSATILE
embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
The meaning of the word versatile is embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ostracize | to exile by ostracism |
| punctilious | marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| unceremonious | not ceremonious : informal |
| irrepressible | impossible to repress, restrain, or control |
| vouchsafe | to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner |
| coiffure | a style or manner of arranging the hair |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| alcove | a small recessed section of a room : nook |