Solicitous
hardPositive tonesuh-LIS-ih-tus
adjective
Definition
showing attentive care or concern for someone
Memory hook
soLICITous: a SOLICITor who genuinely fusses over your case, anxiously caring about every detail of your wellbeing.
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Examples
“The nurse was solicitous of every patient, checking on them long after her shift ended.”
“His solicitous inquiries about her health soon began to feel intrusive.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The nurse was ______ of every patient, checking on them long after her shift ended.”
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solicitous
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GRE Tip
Solicitous is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "attentive" or "caring" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "indifferent".
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habitually complaining in a peevish, whining manner
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levity
lightness of manner or treatment, especially when inappropriate
nonchalant
casually calm and unconcerned; showing a relaxed indifference
aberrant
Deviating from what is normal or expected
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