GRE Word List

FUGITIVE

running away or intending flight

The meaning of the word fugitive is running away or intending flight.

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WordMeaning
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
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screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
egressa place or means of going out : exit
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet