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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opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
cerebration | to use the mind : think |
specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
tribune | a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates |
plausible | superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious |
shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |