GRE Word List

RAGAMUFFIN

a ragged often disreputable person

The meaning of the word ragamuffin is a ragged often disreputable person.

Random words

WordMeaning
deferput off
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
beelinea straight direct course
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
debunkto expose the sham (see sham