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.

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WordMeaning
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
blareto sound loud and strident
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as