GRE Word List
ARTLESS
without guile; open and honest
The meaning of the word artless is without guile; open and honest.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| precept | practical rule guiding conduct; Ex. mother's precept |
| foil | defeat; frustrate; prevent from being successful; thwart; CF. fail |
| noose | loop formed in a rope |
| euphemism | mild expression in place of an unpleasant one; ADJ. euphemistic |
| choice | delicate; of very fine quality |
| wean | accustom a baby not to nurse; accustom (the young of a mammal) to take nourishment other than by suckling; give up a cherished activity; cause to gradually leave (an interest or habit); Ex. wean oneself from cigarettes |
| denigrate | blacken; defame |
| hallowed | blessed; consecrated; Ex. hallowed ground; V. hallow: set apart as holy |
| natal | connected with birth; CF. prenatal; CF. postnatal |
| amble | walking at an easy unhurried pace; V: walk slowly and aimlessly |
