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 |
|---|---|
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| analogy | a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect |
| disenfranchise | to deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity |
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| affected | artificial; pretended |
| contaminate | to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association |
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
| tithe | a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment |
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |