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
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative