GRE Word List

PLEBEIAN

a member of the Roman plebs

The meaning of the word plebeian is a member of the Roman plebs.

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WordMeaning
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
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reeksmoke
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
contrivancea thing contrived
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
inhibitto prohibit from doing something