GRE Word List

PERIPATETIC

a follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism

The meaning of the word peripatetic is a follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism.

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staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
buffeta blow especially with the hand
vieto strive for superiority : contend
forumthe marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
finishedentirely done
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting