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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swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
ensconceshelter
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love
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laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
exhumedisinter
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe