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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WordMeaning
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
disingenuouslacking in candor
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
sublimatesublime
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary