GRE Word List
LEWD
obscene
The meaning of the word lewd is obscene.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |
| feral | of, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| manumit | to release from slavery |
| retrograde | having or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars |
| pendulous | poised without visible support |
| makeshift | a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute |
| swelter | to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat |