GRE Word List
RAGAMUFFIN
a ragged often disreputable person
The meaning of the word ragamuffin is a ragged often disreputable person.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| mollycoddle | to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| buffet | a blow especially with the hand |
| ramble | to move aimlessly from place to place |
| anachronism | an error in chronology |
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |