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Exitbrave and persistent in the face of difficulties
The doughty soldiers held their ground against overwhelming odds, showcasing remarkable courage and resilience in battle.
Set 36 of GRE Vocabulary covers 5 words: doughty, clarvoyant, complaisant, germane, exigent. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
brave and persistent in the face of difficulties
The doughty soldiers held their ground against overwhelming odds, showcasing remarkable courage and resilience in battle.
a person who claims to have a supernatural ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact
The clairvoyant confidently predicted that a significant change would occur in my life within the next year.
willing to please others or to accept what they do
The complaisant nature of the staff made it easy for the customers to feel welcomed and valued.
relevant and appropriate to the subject at hand
The lawyer argued that the evidence presented was germane to the case and should be admissible in court.
requiring immediate attention or action
The exigent circumstances required us to act swiftly to ensure everyone's safety during the emergency.