GRE Word List

GRATUITOUS

not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted

The meaning of the word gratuitous is not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted.

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WordMeaning
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
retainto keep in possession or use
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous