GRE Word List
INDULGENT
humoring; yielding; lenient; showing indulgence
The meaning of the word indulgent is humoring; yielding; lenient; showing indulgence.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| testy | irritable; impatient and bad-tempered; short-tempered; N. testiness |
| hoary | white with age |
| obeisance | bow (to show respect and obedience) |
| recalcitrant | disobedient or resisting authority even after being punished; obstinately stubborn; determined to resist authority; unruly; Ex. recalcitrant child |
| supplicant | one who supplicates; ADJ. |
| supererogatory | superfluous; more than needed or demanded |
| forthcoming | happening in the near future; ready; willing to help; Ex. No answer was forthcoming. |
| renown | fame; ADJ. renowned |
| homage | honor; tribute; great respect; Ex. pay/do homage to |
| recession | withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity |
