GRE Word List
PLEBEIAN
a member of the Roman plebs
The meaning of the word plebeian is a member of the Roman plebs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| demure | reserved |
| dally | to act playfully |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| hireling | a person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives |
| impoverish | to make poor |
| descry | to catch sight of |
| contrive | devise |
| elucidate | to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis |