GRE Word List

CALLOW

lacking adult sophistication : immature

The meaning of the word callow is lacking adult sophistication : immature.

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WordMeaning
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
overtopen to view : manifest