GRE Word List

BOOR

peasant

The meaning of the word boor is peasant.

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WordMeaning
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
refraincurb
slanderto utter slander against : defame
missilecapable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
amphitheateran oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify