GRE Word List

NAIVETE

a naive remark or action

The meaning of the word naivete is a naive remark or action.

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aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
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mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
renditionthe act or result of rendering something: such as
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
garnishdecorate
jibeto be in accord : agree
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter