GRE Word List

LICENTIOUS

lacking legal or moral restraints

The meaning of the word licentious is lacking legal or moral restraints.

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pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
appendattach
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
endorseto write on the back of
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease