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 |
|---|---|
| appropriate | especially suitable or compatible : fitting |
| conduit | a natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| addiction | a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| profusion | lavish expenditure : extravagance |
| canker | an erosive or spreading sore |
| demur | to take exception : object |