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
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
bastarda child born to parents who are not married to each other
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
braggadocioempty boasting
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