GRE Word List

MOLLYCODDLE

to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention

The meaning of the word mollycoddle is to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention.

Random words

WordMeaning
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
porouspossessing or full of pores
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome