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
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flagrantconspicuously offensive
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
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affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
haggardnot tamed
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed