GMAT GMAT Meaning by word 074

subject to or open for discussion or debate

plausible, but deceptive; apparently, but not actually true; superficially attractive

living for pleasure

well-known because it is commonly referred to; similar to an adage

longing for the past; filled with bittersweet memories

unwise; imprudent; not expedient

outstanding; praiseworthy; serving as a model

exempt from or protected against something; resistant; free; exempt; protected

inflexible; stubborn

contemptible; degrading; humiliating; base; mean

containing associated meanings in addition to the primary one; hinting; implicational; suggestive

unconcerned; detached; apathetic

to stimulate as if by electric shock; to startle; to excite; to stimulate

to improve by adding details; to adorn; to decorate; to beautify

to sharpen; to long or yearn for

crooked; uneven; unsound; twisted

having a stern look; having strict self-discipline; rigid; ascetic; modest

frenzied; wild; crazy

opinionated; rigid; authoritative; intolerant

not easily discouraged or defeated; unconquerable

without regret, shame, or remorse; unrepentant; hard-hearted; unregretful

miserable; unhappy; causing distress; pitiable; vile

constant and unending; unceasing; continuous

very light; airy; heavenly; not earthly; delicate

outstanding; praiseworthy; serving as a model

constant and unending; unceasing; continuous

inflexible; stubborn

having good judgment; wise; discriminating; perceptive; shrewd

plain and unsophisticated; homely; of or living in the country; provincial

negative; hostile; antagonistic; inimical