GRE Word List
CALLOW
lacking adult sophistication : immature
The meaning of the word callow is lacking adult sophistication : immature.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compromise | settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions |
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| retrieve | to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game) |
| paucity | smallness of number : fewness |
| comeuppance | a deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts |
| parley | to speak with another : confer |
| husband | a male partner in a marriage |