resilient
Group 21Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions GRE
Example in Context
The resilient community, having survived multiple natural disasters, developed emergency protocols that became a model for other regions.
Synonyms
toughstrongbouncy
Etymology
The ability to spring back after challenges.
- resilire (Latin) — to spring back
Memory Aid
🪢Sounds like “resilient”
Imagine a rubber band that can stretch to the moon and back — it's so RESILIENT it just won't break!
Visual Association
🌳A tree standing tall and unbent amidst a fierce storm, bending but never breaking.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “resilient” mean on the GRE?
resilient (adjective) means “Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions”. The resilient community, having survived multiple natural disasters, developed emergency protocols that became a model for other regions.
How to remember “resilient” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “resilient” sounds like “resilient”. Imagine a rubber band that can stretch to the moon and back — it's so RESILIENT it just won't break!
What are synonyms for “resilient”?
Common synonyms: tough, strong, bouncy.