GRE Word List
LOOKOUT
one engaged in keeping watch : watchman
The meaning of the word lookout is one engaged in keeping watch : watchman.
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molt | to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically |
heterodox | contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox |
parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
desperate | having lost hope |
frail | easily led into evil |
substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
functional | of, connected with, or being a function |
acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
ensconce | shelter |