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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diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
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expertisethe skill of an expert
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
carriondead and putrefying flesh
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
awla pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)