GRE Word List
BASTARD
illegitimate child
The meaning of the word bastard is illegitimate child.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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apothecary | druggist; pharmacist |
incisive | (appreciatively) cutting; sharp; Ex. incisive remarks; V. incise: make a cut into |
centigrade | denoting a widely used temperature scale (basically same as Celsius) |
recluse | hermit; loner; ADJ. reclusive |
deign | condescend; stoop |
languish | lose animation or strength |
musty | stale (in odor or taste); spoiled by age; CF. moist |
inamorata | woman whom a man loves |
velocity | speed |
atone | make amends for; pay for; Ex. atone for |