GRE Word List

MERETRICIOUS

of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution

The meaning of the word meretricious is of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution.

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WordMeaning
reprisala retaliatory act
vindicateto free from allegation or blame
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
disclaimto make a disclaimer
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
savoryhaving savor: such as
vertexthe top of the head
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless