GRE Word List

CALLOW

lacking adult sophistication : immature

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

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ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
capacitylegal competency (see competence
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness