GRE Words Flashcards
mordant
biting or sharply critical in thought or expression
sedulous
paying attention to details; diligent
intransigent
refusing to compromise; stubborn
probity
the characteristic of having strong ethical standards
propriety
conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior
sensational
exaggerated for effect, often sacrificing accuracy
scintillating
brilliantly or impressively clever, exciting, amusing or witty
veracity
conformity to truth or accuracy
virulent
extremely hostile or malicious; intensely acrimonious
volatile
likely to change unpredictably and quickly (usually for the worse)
heed
mind or regard with care; pay attention
judicious
having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking
lucid
clear and easy to understand
vexation
the state of being irritated or incensed
upbraid
criticize or scold severely