GRE Word List

CALLOW

lacking adult sophistication : immature

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

Random words

WordMeaning
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
caldrona large kettle or boiler
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
quailany of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk