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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| slack | not using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent |
| queue | a braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head |
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| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |
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