GRE Word List

BOOKISH

of or relating to books

The meaning of the word bookish is of or relating to books.

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precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
azurethe blue color of the clear sky
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring