GRE Word List
CALLOW
lacking adult sophistication : immature
The meaning of the word callow is lacking adult sophistication : immature.
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| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
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| modulate | to tune to a key or pitch |
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| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
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