GRE Word List

ERRANT

behaving wrongly

The meaning of the word errant is behaving wrongly.

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juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
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trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
distortto twist (see twist
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior