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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discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
granulateto form or crystallize into grains or granules
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
retributionrecompense
convolutedhaving convolutions
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
founderone that founds or establishes
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory