GRE Word List
GINGERLY
very cautious or careful
The meaning of the word gingerly is very cautious or careful.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| codicil | a legal instrument made to modify an earlier will |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| arroyo | a watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region |
| punctilious | marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| quarry | game |
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| tan | to make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |