GRE Word List

CALLOW

lacking adult sophistication : immature

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

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WordMeaning
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
insensatelacking sense or understanding
itineranttraveling from place to place
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time