GRE Word List

LUST

usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness

The meaning of the word lust is usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness.

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WordMeaning
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
cerebrationto use the mind : think
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man