GRE Word List

BAWDY

boisterously or humorously indecent

The meaning of the word bawdy is boisterously or humorously indecent.

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meddlesomegiven to meddling
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
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pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge