exigent
/ˈɛk.sɪ.dʒənt/
Group 27Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Pressing; demanding GRE
Example in Context
The exigent circumstances demanded immediate action, leaving no time for the extended deliberation that the committee would normally have undertaken.
Synonyms
urgentpressingcritical
Etymology
From Latin meaning to demand or press, now implies urgent needs.
- exigere (Latin) — to demand
Memory Aid
🚪Sounds like “exit chant”
Imagine a crowd CHANTING for an EXIT when they feel EXIGENT about leaving a boring lecture!
Visual Association
⏳A room full of bored students looking at their watches, eager to escape as the professor drones on.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “exigent” mean on the GRE?
exigent (adjective) means “Pressing; demanding”. The exigent circumstances demanded immediate action, leaving no time for the extended deliberation that the committee would normally have undertaken.
How to remember “exigent” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “exigent” sounds like “exit chant”. Imagine a crowd CHANTING for an EXIT when they feel EXIGENT about leaving a boring lecture!
What are synonyms for “exigent”?
Common synonyms: urgent, pressing, critical.