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
corrodeto eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
stiltedpompous
dapperneat and trim in appearance
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
subsistencereal being : existence
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
wantonmerciless