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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WordMeaning
prescienceforeknowledge of events:
auroraldawn
raffleto engage in a raffle
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination