GRE Word List

CREDULITY

readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence

The meaning of the word credulity is readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence.

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WordMeaning
retractto draw back or in
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
cohortscompanion
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
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killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements