GRE Word List

DOGGEREL

loosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect

The meaning of the word doggerel is loosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect.

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WordMeaning
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
cringeto recoil in distaste
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
fleeta number of warships under a single command
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle