GRE Word List

POSTHUMOUS

born after the death of the father

The meaning of the word posthumous is born after the death of the father.

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bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
cessiona yielding to another : concession
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
judiciarya system of courts of law
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate