Plastic GRE Vocabulary Flashcard

Plastic GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈplæs.tɪk/ (adj & noun) Definition Adjective: flexible and malleable, easily shaped, molded or bent, adaptable, supple, pliant, moldable, elastic, ductile, pliable, bendable, soft - made of plastic - artificial, synthetic, false, unnatural, fake Noun: an artificial or synthetic substance that can be molded or shaped into different forms when it is soft or heated Example Elasticity is the tendency of solid objects and materials to return to their original shape after the external forces (load) causing a deformation are removed. An object is elastic or plastic when it comes back to its original size and shape ...