GRE Word List
CHURLISH
of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
The meaning of the word churlish is of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wallow | to roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| disavowal | to deny responsibility for : repudiate |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |
| 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 |
| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |
| podium | a low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| thespian | actor |