GRE Word List

MENDICANT

beggar

The meaning of the word mendicant is beggar.

Random words

WordMeaning
brackishsomewhat salty
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
armadaa fleet of warships
hauntto visit often : frequent
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
rationa food allowance for one day
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)