GRE Word List
HIRELING
one who serves for hire (usually used contemptuously); one who works solely for compensation; Ex. hireling politician
The meaning of the word hireling is one who serves for hire (usually used contemptuously); one who works solely for compensation; Ex. hireling politician.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| itinerary | plan of a trip; record of a trip |
| pedagogy | teaching; art of education |
| menial | suitable for servants; lowly; mean; N: someone who does menial work (esp. servant in a house) |
| soothsayer | one who foretells the future |
| random | without definite purpose, plan, or aim; haphazard; Ex. random shots; Ex. chosen at random |
| auroral | pertaining to the aurora borealis; CF. aurora australis |
| swear | vow; promise; use profane oaths; use offensive words |
| fraudulent | cheating; deceitful; Ex. fraudulent means; N. fraud: deception; swindle |
| periphery | outside edge especially of a round surface; perimeter; Ex. periphery of the town |
| penitent | repentant; N. |
