GRE Word List

MENDICANT

beggar

The meaning of the word mendicant is beggar.

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WordMeaning
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
surmountto prevail over : overcome
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
quizzicalcomically quaint
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive