GRE Word List
INGENUOUS
showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
The meaning of the word ingenuous is showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| lampoon | satire |
| purchase | to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| crust | the hardened exterior or surface part of bread |
| alias | otherwise called : otherwise known as |
| parchment | the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| straggle | to wander from the direct course or way : rove |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |