GRE Word List

MENDICANT

beggar

The meaning of the word mendicant is beggar.

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WordMeaning
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
penchanta strong and continued inclination
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
fermentto undergo fermentation
malodoroushaving a bad odor
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
balma balsamic (see balsamic